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ILLUSTRATION BY: LAUREN BECK/THE HOYA | The Washington, D.C., Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program (LPRAP) is working to remove lead pipes on residential properties. Disproportionate exposure to lead and other environmental pollutants in communities of color underscores the continuing impact of environmental injustices.

SPOTLIGHT: D.C. Pushes to Replace Lead Pipes, Impacting Students and Environmental Justice Goals

By Sarah Phillips, Special to The Hoya November 22, 2024

Georgetown University students living off-campus in the Burleith neighborhood may soon benefit from an opportunity to replace lead pipes on residential properties as a Washington, D.C. government program...

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | In this spotlight, the recent confirmation of a pig in Oregon infected with H5N1 avian influenza calls into question the possibility of virus reassortment and mixing, facilitating the emergence of more virulent strains.

First Reported Case of H5N1 Avian Flu in Pigs, CDC Confirms

By Angela Lekan, Science Writer November 16, 2024

The first report of a H5N1 infection in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Oct. 30. H5N1, commonly known as avian flu, is an influenza...

In this installation of his column “The Singularity,” Jay Liu (CAS ’28) discusses the absence of an engineering department at Georgetown and how it may be addressed.

THE SINGULARITY | Georgetown Doesn’t Need Engineering

By Jay Liu, Science Columnist November 16, 2024

U.S. News recently released its 2025 Best National Universities Rankings, and Georgetown University, ranked 22nd last year, fell to the rank of 24th. While these rankings are mostly superficial, Georgetown’s...

ILLUSTRATION BY: ARIA ZHU/The Hoya | A new study from Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health researchers presented their new discoveries on the factors that cause depression in patients with post-stroke aphasia at the Meeting of the Academy of Aphasia in Japan on Oct. 20.

SPOTLIGHT: New Study Uncovering Factors That Drive Depression After Stroke

By Nina Park, Special to The Hoya November 13, 2024

The Cognitive Recovery Lab at the Georgetown University Medical Center presented their new findings — at the Meeting of the Academy of Aphasia in Japan Oct. 20 — that depression in patients with post-stroke...

In this installation of her column “The Intersection,” Keerthana Ramanathan (SOH ’26) explores the multifaceted implications of pronatalism and their connections to current debates surrounding reproductive rights.

THE INTERSECTION | Rise of Pronatalism

By Keerthana Ramanathan, Science Columnist November 9, 2024

One of the most pivotal issues in this year’s election was abortion access. As discussed in Minoli Ediriweera’s (CAS ’25) most recent column, every vote was cast in the context of a new post-Roe...

X/@GEORGETOWNSFS | Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan assessed the power of AI on disinformation, politics and economy in this year's Loewy Lecture in Technology and International Affairs.

Princeton Professor Emphasizes Need to Accurately Assess AI Progress

By Mia Hoffman, Science Writer November 9, 2024

Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton University professor of computer science, explored the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in a book talk at Georgetown University on Nov. 4. At the event, hosted by...

WIKI MEDIA COMMONS | Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently swept through the Southeast U.S., highlighting the challenges communities face in preparing for and recovering from stronger storms.

Climate Change, Policy in the Wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

By Delaney Brown, Special to The Hoya November 8, 2024

Georgetown University students living in the Southeast described damage to their hometowns from Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane Sept....

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | Georgetown’s department of health and public Interest hosted Dr. Charles Hillman on October 23rd to talk about exercise, obesity, and childhood brain health as a part of their weekly seminar series.

Seminar Explores Impact of Exercise on Brain Health in Children, Opportunities for Policy Reform

By Nadya Kotlyarevska, Special to The Hoya November 8, 2024

Charles Hillman, associate director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University, explored the relationship between exercise, obesity and childhood brain health at a seminar...

In her first column of the semester, Claire Chou (SOH '25) explores the evolving role of AI as a tool for mental health support, providing on-demand, judgment-free responses for those navigating daily anxieties and self-reflection. While AI can offer valuable insights and recognize emotional patterns, it also raises essential questions about the boundaries of technology in mental health care and the importance of thoughtful regulation to ensure responsible use.

GONE VIRAL | Chat, Are You Real?

By Claire Chou, Science Columnist November 8, 2024

CW: This article discusses suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. I have a confession: I use ChatGPT every single day. I started off by using it to summarize...

COURTESY BARBRA NAYIGA MUKUVE | Professors Joel Reynolds and Theodora Danylevich lead a talk discussing the interdisciplinary applications of disability studies Oct. 23.

GU’s Medical Humanities Initiative Hosts Discussion on Disability Studies

By Ellie Ward, Science Writer November 1, 2024

Two Georgetown University professors discussed their writings on disability studies at an Oct. 23 event.  Joel Reynolds, director of the Disability Studies Program at Georgetown and an associate professor...

In the second installation of her column “Science on the Ballot,” Minoli Ediriweera (CAS ’25) spotlights the issue of abortion access, which has proven to be a crucial and potentially deciding factor in the upcoming presidential election in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

SCIENCE ON THE BALLOT | Abortion Access May Decide This Presidential Election

By Minoli Ediriweera, Science Columnist November 1, 2024

Abortion is the single most important election issue for women under 30 in the United States, according to an October survey from KFF. Recent polling shows that former President Donald Trump and Vice President...

Isabel Liu for The Hoya | The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law organized a virtual panel to address systemic injustices in climate change mitigation and response Oct. 24.

Activists, Artists, Scientists Tackle Legacies of Colonialism, Racism on Climate Justice, Health Outcomes

By Isabel Liu, Deputy Science Editor November 1, 2024

Activists, artists and researchers outlined key strategies for addressing systemic injustices in climate change mitigation and response at a virtual panel event titled “Racism, Colonialism, and Climate...

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