Dr. Sharon Schendel serves as the Program Manager for the Coronavirus Immunotherpeautics Consortium (CoVIC) where she develops antibody therapies for low- and middle-income countries dealing with COVID-19. In addition to developing novel therapies, Dr. Shendel is passionate about helping scientists develop writing and oral skills and even established the US…
The Endangered Species act was signed on December 28th, 1973 and has saved the lives of hundreds of species living around the world. Learn more about the history of this act and how it continues to impact our flora and fauna on this episode of the One Wish One Step…
Catherine Hanna Schrock is the co-founder and director of Community Development for Blindspot Collective, “a theatre company that amplifies marginalized voices, illuminates untold stories, and energizes vulnerable communities.” Prior to starting her company, she created a Forum Theatre performance for human trafficking prevention, a girl’s arts and empowerment program in…
As President-elect Joe Biden continues to announce his cabinet members, learn about the very first woman to be appointed as a member of the United States presidential cabinet, Frances Perkins. As the Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945, Perkins is credited with championing the New Deal, Social Security, the Wagner Act,…
Ms. Melissa Darcey is a high school english teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love for reading and encouraging her students to see the relevancy of literature in our life and culture. After getting her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, she pursued a career in corporate communications for…
The Nobel Prizes are known as the most prestigious awards given for intellectual achievement in the world and have continued annually since 1901. As the upcoming ceremony for 2020 approaches in December, learn more about the origin of these awards, the application process, why the Nobel Prize is greatly esteemed,…
Nupur Lalvani is an entrepreneur, mentor, and role model from India who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 8. Two years ago she founded a nonprofit called Blue Circle Foundation which educates and empowers those living with this debilitating disease. In this episode Lalvani shares…