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Q&A with Founding Director of ΢ÃÜȦ’s New Education Policy Institute
΢ÃÜȦ ImpactLast year, the State of Rhode Island assumed control of Providence public schools after decades of low performance. As policy decisions get underway, the expertise of Adrienne Goss has been tapped by community leaders and organizers. Â
Heroes Work Here: Faculty/Nurse Inside COVID-19 ICU
Along with seeing patients and supervising nurses, Melinda Hodne is on the phone throughout the day informing family members of their loved one's condition.
΢ÃÜȦ Intern Assists with Home-Delivered Meals
"Being able to help keep people safe and cared for has been very fulfilling," says this community health and wellness major.
Social Distancing May Just Bring Us Closer to Ourselves
"Social distancing can be an incredible opportunity for us to take stock of how we are living our lives," says Julia Kamenetsky, clinical psychologist.
Everyone Has a Role to Play in a Global Pandemic
"There is a lack of knowledge among the general public about public health and how viruses spread," says nursing professor.
Tech Ed. Prof. Fabricates Face Shields to Slow Spread of Virus
McLaughlin produces laser-cut face shields 24 times faster than those made on a 3D printer.
Telehealth, the New Frontline for Health Care at ΢ÃÜȦ
"Telehealth is a method of providing health care remotely," explained Christie Rishworth, interim director and nurse practitioner of Health Services. "The benefit of telehealth is that it eliminates the possible transmission of infectious diseases like COVID-19 between a patient and their health-care provider."
AI and VR are Transforming Social Work Education at ΢ÃÜȦ
Grant-funded research allows future social workers to assess clients using artificial intelligence and virtual reality environments.
Student Advocacy Spurs New Queer Studies Minor
"Continue the revolution," urges Derek Sherlock, "that people like Marsha Johnson and Sylvia Rivera started in the queer community 50 years ago." (From left, Madeleine Dulude, Derek Sherlock and Sissy Rosso)
Filling the Gaps in Art Education
Graduate of the youth development program leads Riverzedge Arts program.