Mercer University College of Pharmacy researcher Martin D’Souza, Ph.D., says there is good news and bad news when it comes to developing a vaccine for COVID-19. The good news: “It is extremely easy to develop vaccines, and even more so...
Mercer University College of Pharmacy faculty member Martin D’Souza, Ph.D., recently began research into designing a microparticle vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. D’Souza has previously used patented nanotechnology to design and deliver nanovaccines for infectious diseases and cancer. His approach involves...
Christopher Rice had a problem.   He was working in the oil fields in North Dakota, and his cellphone charger cable kept breaking.  “If you’ve ever been to North Dakota, there is nothing there,” Rice said. “The closest Walmart from where we lived was an...
In recent weeks, Mercer students, faculty and staff have been faced with the task of transitioning to online coursework in the wake of the spread of COVID-19. For many, this looks like a series of recorded lectures and synchronized class...
There’s more to Mercer’s Robotics Club than programming and robots. The organization is an outlet for students to learn, teach, create and socialize, and some incredible projects have emerged from it. Dr. Anthony Choi, professor of electrical and computer engineering,...
Jabril Edmondson and DeShun Gilchrist were frustrated with the traditional durags they were using to care for their hair.  “The application process is ridiculous when you think about it,” Gilchrist said. “The process of putting the two strings around your head, making sure they’re flat to not leave lines...
In just 12 weeks, Mercer students can have 12 credit hours, an undergraduate certificate and an immersive study abroad experience under their belt.  Right now, the first group is working its way through the new Globalization and Engagement (GLEN) certificate...
Mercer students were on the ground and immersed in the action when presidential primary season kicked off earlier this month. As part of a special topics course on “Presidential Primaries, Communications and the Media,” 15 students traveled to Iowa for...
A Mercer senior hopes to help strengthen the bonds between families and their loved ones who are incarcerated. Taylor Rinberger, a psychology major and Mercer Service Scholar, plans to donate books, crayons and puzzles to a Middle Georgia prison...
MACON – Ten Mercer students will present eight posters to state senators and representatives at the second annual “Posters at the Georgia Capitol” event Feb. 25 in Atlanta. The undergraduate research presentation opportunity is an initiative of the Georgia Undergraduate Research...

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