Developmental Consequences of the Ebola Outbreak in Western Africa

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Monday October 6, 2014 - Tuesday October 7, 2014
      6:00 pm - 6:59 pm
  • Location: Student Center Theater
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  • Fee(s):
    N/A
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Contact

Matt Josey - Sigma Iota Rho

matt.josey@gatech.edu

Summaries

Summary Sentence: A panel hosted by Sigma Iota Rho, the International Affairs Honor Society, discussing the current ebola epidemic in Western Africa.

Full Summary: A panel hosted by Sigma Iota Rho, the International Affairs Honor Society, discussing the current ebola epidemic in Western Africa.

This interdisciplinary panel will feature Dr. Margaret Kosal of the Nunn School, Dr. Alberto Fuentes of the Nunn School, Dr. Dave Bull of the Centers for Disease Control, and Dr. Jonas Winchell of the School of Biology. These four professionals will explain the microbiology and epidemiology of the ebola virus, the recent U.S. military response, and the implications that this epidemic poses for economic development in Western Africa.

This event is hosted by Sigma Iota Rho, the International Studies Honor Society.

Additional Information

In Campus Calendar
Yes
Groups

Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Invited Audience
Undergraduate students, Faculty/Staff, Graduate students
Categories
Seminar/Lecture/Colloquium
Keywords
development, Ebola, public health
Status
  • Created By: Matt Josey
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Sep 18, 2014 - 2:25pm
  • Last Updated: Apr 13, 2017 - 5:21pm