August 17, 2021
In April, the Grand Challenges Initiative was honored to host Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the NIH’s scientific lead for the development of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, for a wide ranging conversation about solving society’s most pressing problems. We invite you to watch a video of the highlights below.
Meet Cassandra Maya, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Maya holds a Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of Copenhagen. She is a food and nutrition scientist specializing in the nutrition, quality, and consumer acceptance of alternative proteins, with a particular interest in edible insects.
Meet Nicole Schwartz, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Schwartz holds a Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology from the University of California, Riverside. She is an evolutionary physiologist who uses an interdisciplinary approach to study the evolution of complex behavior (e.g., exercise). Her