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Electrical Engineering PhD student Abigail Oyekola has been named an the Aspen Institute's Policy Primer Scholar. This past spring, she participated in the Institute’s intensive policy boot camp, honing her skills in policy-making frameworks, engaging with expert panels, and crafting her policy proposal. For the program's final project, Oyekola worked on Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah’s post-COVID traffic congestion. The solution focused on developing a policy memorandum within an AI-driven operational framework to align Utah’s state agencies and stakeholders with a smart-commuter system—positioning Utah as a leader in AI-powered smart city policies.
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Dr. Rao Khan hosted a very successful summer research program for high school students recently. The School2Lab program was a fantastic opportunity for mentoring and making a significant impact in the life of young scholars-to-be.
School2Lab was designed to address racial disparities in cancer outcomes with a goal of increasing underresourced representation in cancer research and the clinical workforce. The program is part of the Howard-Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Alliance in Cancer Research, Education, and Equity (H2CAREE) initiative, a $1.3 million dollar program funded by the National Cancer Institute that aims to establish and sustain collaborative cancer research programs with an emphasis on health equity.
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Women in Neuroscience Nigeria recently honored to celebrate and announce the recipients of this year’s SheSynapse Summit Awards — a prestigious recognition dedicated to women and girls making exceptional strides in neuroscience, mentorship, advocacy, and leadership across educational and professional levels globally.
This year, the awards were conferred in the following impactful categories: High School, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
and Faculty. Howard faculty, Dr. Martha I. Dávila-García, was awarded for her work as a faculty member. With over 25 years in neuroscience, Dávila-García is a pioneering voice in nicotinic acetylcholine receptor research, neuroplasticity, and addiction biology. A proud Mexican immigrant, her story is one of resilience, innovation, and inspiration. Renowned for her mentorship across continents, particularly in Africa, she has empowered hundreds of young scientists through leadership training, academic guidance, and scientific exchange. Her legacy is firmly rooted in excellence and inclusion.
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