GEC 2024 May Newsletter
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Featured Story
ICDS 2024 - GEC Technical Sponsorship Conference to Shine in Shanghai This August!
The 2nd International Conference on Design Science (ICDS 2024), technically sponsored by GEC Academy and IEEE Shanghai Section, is poised to light up Shanghai from August 2nd to 4th. This three-day event will bring together global scholars, experts, and industry professionals to delve into the latest advancements in Design Science. We are enthusiastic about extending invitations to more of our esteemed GEC faculty members and teaching fellows, encouraging your active involvement as committee members or innovative speakers.
GEC 2024 College Admissions Results (Updated in May 1st, 2024)
We are more than proud to announce the exceptional results of the 2024 college admissions process. This year, our students have once again demonstrated their academic excellence and commitment, securing placements at some of the world's most prestigious universities in the US and UK, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, The London School of Economics and Political Science and more. And we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all GEC teaching faculty members who have gone above and beyond to provide personalized guidance and rigorous academic preparation and played a pivotal role in this achievement. Your commitment to fostering a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment has been instrumental in every student’s success.
Upcoming Event
For our next GEC Global Top Scientists Forum: Single-Particle Cryo-EM —— Visualizing the Building Blocks of Life in Their Native States
Join us on May 17th, 20:00-21:00, Beijing Time via Zoom (Meeting ID: 896 4673 8528; Passcode: 240517) for an enlightening open lecture by Professor Joachim Frank, Nobel Laureate and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and Biological Sciences at Columbia University. In this lecture, Professor Frank will focus on the revolutionary impact of cryo-EM on the study of biological molecules, helping us better understand how cryo-EM enables researchers to determine the structure of molecules in solution and observe their shape changes during cellular interactions. With the development of new cameras, cryo-EM has achieved near-atomic resolution for many biomedical molecules, including ion channels and receptors. Professor Frank will also highlight the significant contributions of cryo-EM to the development of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
Faculty Work Gallery
This month we introduced a book edited by Professor Edward C. Chang. If you are interested in showcasing your research, grants, book releases, conference presentations, or any work you deem valuable and interesting to share, please feel free to contact us.
Substance Use Disorders in Underserved Ethnic and Racial Groups
Overview: This book examines substance use disorders among individuals and communities of color and offers assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies for supporting and empowering individuals within their cultural contexts. It explores the unique histories and substance use trends within Black/African American, Latino/Latina/Latinx/Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities. This includes the role of intergenerational trauma and the enduring impacts of colonialism, slavery, and systemic oppression, as well modern injustices and inequities in mental health and medical treatment, criminal justice, and other institutions…
GEC Culture Story
GEC Academy’s Sponsorship Ignites Excitement at Budapest Blazing University Handball Championship 2024
On May 8th, 2024, the GEC Budapest University Handball Championship, proudly sponsored by GEC Academy, concluded with great success. As the event’s exclusive sponsor, GEC Academy provided prize sponsorship to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence that defined this championship. The competition saw participation from eight teams across five Hungarian partnership universities. A total of 183 players, comprising 94 women and 89 men, registered for the event. By supporting such events, we aim to foster both competitive and cooperative spirits among the youth, highlighting the integral role of sports in their growth, as well as trying to promote communication and interaction among young people.
Introducing New Faces
We’re pleased to welcome 2 new faces to the GEC team - Yuntong & Chong!
Amazing Work From GEC Students
Each month, GEC will introduce some of our exceptional students’ work in a specific research area to our audiences. This month, we selected two articles from our previous students in the field of Public Health.
Pneumoconiosis and Silicosis: Recent Trend and Public Health Responses
This essay delves into the present diagnostic and treatment measures for pneumoconiosis, its prevention strategies, worldwide trends, and the existing policies from governmental and private entities, highlighting areas for enhancement. The global resurgence of pneumoconiosis underscores the pressing need for a thorough reassessment of workplace regulations and the creation of novel standards tailored to emergent industries. Comprehensive research aimed at identifying air pollutants and associated risks in new industry workspaces is imperative...
CRISPR Technology in Infectious Disease Management: Principles, Applications, and Future Challenges with Emphasis on SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and HBV
CRISPR-Cas can target multiple regions, exhibiting stronger catalytic activity compared to other gene editing methods. At present, it has been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of viral diseases. Therefore, understanding the principles of CRISPR-Cas technologies and identifying their potential applications in viral diseases is of great significance. This paper reviews the principles of this technology and its current applications in three aspects, COVID-19, HIV, and HBV. Additionally, this paper summarizes the difficulty in applying CRISPR-Cas technology and future expectations…
What Programs does GEC Offer in May 2024?
In May, GEC launches a total of 58 online research programs in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Economics, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mathematics, Biostatistics and so on, partners with Shanghai Jiao Tong University to develop students' global competence through the GEC Global Competence Development Course. This month, GEC also provides 9 personalized programs for Chongqing University of Education, and Hubei University of Technology and sets up 4 customized lectures for South China University of Technology and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. We will continue to gather students, faculty, and staff for an unrivaled academic experience.
The tables - GEC 2024 May Program List, Universities offering GEC Global Competence Courses in May, GEC Personalized Programs for Universities in May 2024, GEC Customized Lectures for Universities in May - show detailed information about the programs that GEC launches in May. Please click HERE to find previous program/course offerings.
Join Us at GEC Technical Sponsorship Conferences:
Open Calling for Committee Members & Speakers
We are enthusiastic about extending invitations to more of our esteemed GEC Faculty members and Teaching Fellows, encouraging your active involvement as committee members or innovative speakers and storytellers, who are passionate about sharing innovative ideas with the brightest minds, providing enriching insights, offering innovative experiences, and sharing real-world examples, among other valuable contributions to GEC technical sponsorship conferences. For May, we have one technical sponsorship conference covering Applied Psychology, Business & Management, Economics & Policy, and beyond. Please click HERE to explore these exciting upcoming events!
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