Short Takes from the GroundsTo watch more Short Takes from the Grounds videos, click here. Research in MicrobiologyProfessor Kodi Ravichandran describes his research and how it can lead to the treatment or even prevention of disease. U.Va’s Contemplative Sciences CenterProfessor David Germano on what the new Center for Contemplative Sciences hopes to achieve at U.Va. The Vampire BacteriaU.Va. Microbiology Professor Martin Wu describes the potential benefits of research into the “Vampire Bacteria” and its unique method of attacking human pathogens. International Programs at McIntirePeter Maillet, Associate Dean for Global Initiatives at the McIntire School, on the new Center for Global Commerce and the importance of business students studying abroad. The APOGEE ProjectU.Va. doctoral student Gail Zasowski describes her work with APOGEE, and the importance of understanding the origins of the Milky Way. Kenan Award: Anna BonewitzHear Kenan Scholar Anna Bonewitz tell about the early U.Va. professor who kept an owl, bear, and room of snakes in his Pavilion home. |