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Students and faculty from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin break down various topics in science, medicine, engineering and more.

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Students and faculty from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin break down various topics in science, medicine, engineering and more.

    Inside Innovation: Understanding Biologics and the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Inside Innovation: Understanding Biologics and the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Did you know that the COVID-19 vaccine's origins were developed right here on the Forty Acres? Join some of UT's top experts as they explain the basics of biologic drugs, offer insight into how the COVID-19 vaccines were created and share exciting plans about UT's future in disease prevention and treatment.

    Jennifer Maynard's Slides
    George Georgiou's Slides

    • 55 min
    Futuristic Technologies for Dealing with Antimicrobial Resistance

    Futuristic Technologies for Dealing with Antimicrobial Resistance

    Students in Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance discuss the phenomena of bacteria, viruses and other microbes developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eradicate them. In this episode, discover the futuristic technologies that manage antimicrobial resistance.

    Course: Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance

    Students: Nate Fredricks, Dessie Tien, Molei Zhang

    Instructor: Mary Jo Kirisits, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

    • 31 min
    Antimicrobials and Ag

    Antimicrobials and Ag

    Students in Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance discuss the phenomena of bacteria, viruses and other microbes developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eradicate them. In this episode, discover how the agricultural industry, and furthermore, our food is affected by antimicrobials .

    Course: Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance

    Students: Swara Mukkamala, Emily Whitworth, Caroline Cummings

    Instructor: Mary Jo Kirisits, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

    • 40 min
    The Root of All Resistance: The Causes and Impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance

    The Root of All Resistance: The Causes and Impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Students in Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance discuss the phenomena of bacteria, viruses and other microbes developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eradicate them. In this episode, learn about the causes and impacts of antimicrobial resistance.

    Course: Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance

    Students: Ranithri Patuwathavithan, Elaine Fung, Lucia Eade, Sydney Riordan

    Instructor: Mary Jo Kirisits, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

    • 32 min
    Let's Add Some Nuance: Overlooked Facts About Antimicrobial Resistance

    Let's Add Some Nuance: Overlooked Facts About Antimicrobial Resistance

    Students in Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance discuss the phenomena of bacteria, viruses and other microbes developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eradicate them. In this episode, uncover overlooked facts about antimicrobial resistance.

    Course: Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance

    Students: Noah Simon, Teresa Medellin, Naomi Ketter, Angie Garza

    Instructor: Mary Jo Kirisits, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

    • 39 min
    Antimicrobial Resistance- Economic and Political Structures

    Antimicrobial Resistance- Economic and Political Structures

    Students in Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance discuss the phenomena of bacteria, viruses and other microbes developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eradicate them. In this episode, discover how antimicrobial resistance may be a larger threat than the coronavirus pandemic.

    Course: Science and Policy of Antibiotic Resistance

    Students: Tasnim Islam, Bennett Cleff, Adithya Ashok, Grace Nguyen

    Instructor: Mary Jo Kirisits, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

    • 43 min

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