Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Lumen Scholar Anna Altmann ’23 tackles a dirty job for science and the environment
March 28, 2023
Altmann’s research project involved collecting and testing 2.5 pounds of cigarette butts and devising a cigarette smoking apparatus to find out which metals are being released by littered butts.
Elon’s German Studies Program hosts N.C. German Day
March 27, 2023
Nearly 300 middle school and high school students and teachers from around North Carolina met at Elon for their first in-person annual N.C. German Day celebration since the pandemic
Neuroscientist Indira Turney unveils possible causes of racial disparities in brain aging
March 10, 2023
Why does dementia affect some populations more than others? Life experiences, chronic stressors and lack of health equity may be key to understanding, neuroscientist Indira Turney said during a Voices of Discovery lecture Monday.
Ryan Johnson featured on Examining Ethics philosophy podcast
March 3, 2023
Johnson and Biko Mandela Gray, of Syracuse University, were interviewed about their co-authored book, "Phenomenology of Black Spirit," which puts Black thinkers in conversation with 19th-century philosopher G.W.F. Hegel.
Elon celebrates growth, engagement in Jewish Studies Program
March 3, 2023
An event Wed., March 1, marked the program's first decade and breadth of studies offered to students.
Neuroscientist Indira Turney to speak on racial disparities in brain aging
March 2, 2023
Turney, a postdoctoral neuroscientist at the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center, speaks as part of the 2022-23 Speaker Series and the Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series.
Elon Women in STEM team wins Best Fintech Hack at Pearl Hacks 2023
February 24, 2023
Capitol One recognized Anna Mitchell '23, Sreyrath Poeun '23, Anahy Felipe de la Cruz '24 and Bridgette Mercier '24 for their project to help banks predict whether potential clients would accept loan offers.
Jewish Studies Program to celebrate its 10th year on March 1
February 22, 2023
University leadership, program founders and current students will weigh in on the program's mission and impact during its first decade.
Bernard Reinckens ’16 engineers oceanic defense systems with Liquid Robotics
February 17, 2023
A graduate of Elon's dual degree engineering program, Reinckens works as an electrical engineer on the Boeing subsidiary's Wave Glider vehicle
Phoenix Policy Institute, a new student-led think tank, showcases undergraduate research
February 13, 2023
The think tank published its first policy research pieces this winter after a collaboration between Amaya Gaines ’23 and her mentor, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Dillan Bono-Lunn.