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Professor Laura Stark and grad students in “Science & Technology Studies” interview the author of The Matter of Black Living (2022) for an episode on the New Books Network
Dec. 13, 2022—Professor Laura Stark and grad students in “Science & Technology Studies” interview the author of The Matter of Black Living (2022) for an episode on the New Books Network. Listen here.
Gilbert Gonzales wins Jeffrey Nordhaus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Dec. 8, 2022—On Tuesday, December 7th, MHS Professor Gilbert Gonzales won the Jeffrey Nordhaus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. The Jeffrey Nordhaus Award was established in 1982 by a gift from Katherine Stumb Nordhaus and George Nordhaus in memory of their son, Jeffrey, victim of an airplane crash in 1979. George Nordhaus, Jeffrey’s father, is a...
MHS Director Jonathan Metzl interviewed in Vanderbilt Magazine: “A Path Forward”
Nov. 7, 2022—MHS Director Jonathan Metzl interviewed in Vanderbilt Magazine: “A Path Forward.” Read more here.
Jonathan Metzl featured in this CNN video, Two doctors say stop blaming mental health for mass shootings
Nov. 4, 2022—Jonathan Metzl featured in this CNN video, Two doctors say stop blaming mental health for mass shootings. Watch it here.
MHS Professor Gilbert Gonzales co-authored a paper on Rural LGBTQ+ Americans
Nov. 2, 2022—MHS Professor Gilbert Gonzales co-authored a paper on Rural LGBTQ+ Americans. Read it here.
Hot Topics in Medicine, Health, and Society
Sep. 12, 2022—Doctors Write the Pandemic (and Critics Respond!) When? Tuesday September 20th 1:30-2:30 PM, CST Furman Hall 114 Join the synchronous Zoom here.
Dr. Jonathan Metzl cited in “As New York’s Gun Law Goes Into Effect, Demand for Permits Spikes”
Sep. 7, 2022—Dr. Jonathan Metzl cited in “As New York’s Gun Law Goes Into Effect, Demand for Permits Spikes.” Those who want to carry concealed weapons will have to undertake 16 hours of classroom training and provide character references. Read more here.
Tara McKay to speak at Tennessee Center for AIDS Research Works in Progress
Sep. 2, 2022—On Monday, September 12 at 3pm, Tara McKay is to speak at Tennessee Center for AIDS Research Works in Progress. Her paper is titled “Effects of Policy and Healthcare Environments on Trust in Public Health and Prevention Uptake among People Living with HIV in the US”. Join the Zoom here.
Professor Aimi Hamraie, who specializes in disability studies, explains how Pottery Barn’s new accessible furniture collection is a win for inclusivity
Jul. 27, 2022—On the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Vanderbilt professor Aimi Hamraie, who specializes in disability studies, explains how Pottery Barn‘s new accessible furniture collection is a win for inclusivity. Learn more, via Fast Company.
August 30th: MHS Student/Faculty Ice Cream Social
Jul. 13, 2022—Tuesday, August 30th, 4:00-5:30pm, Calhoun Portico Interested in global health, medicine, public health, health policies and economies, and more? Come join the students and faculty of Medicine, Health, and Society at our Ice Cream Social. Open to current MHS students and faculty, anyone interested in learning more about MHS, and everyone who likes ice cream!...