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HACK THE OUTBREAK!
The 5th annual CSUEB Hack Day will be Saturday February 15, 2020 from 10am-7pm. You can be a part of a team that builds rapid prototype solutions to an infectious disease outbreak. All majors, ages, and backgrounds are welcome, no experience necessary. This year will feature an escape room adventure through an infectious disease outbreak and robots! The event is free and food will be provided! You can register HERE HACK DAY DOCUMENTS (scenario, flash talks, etc) can be found here. |
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hack day win for Dr. PakpourThe hackathon, organized jointly by UCSF Global Health Sciences and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub was focused on developing new tools for outdoor biting mosquitoes. An article by Devex provides a great description of the event and the winning product. As part of the winning team, Dr. Pakpour and her team mates won $2,500 and in-kind support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Therefore, some new research opportunities will be coming to CSUEB soon!
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The insect zoo is open for business!We have insects ready to be loaned to classrooms and teachers. Take a tour of our insect zoo. You can borrow the insects directly or schedule an CSUEB undergraduate for a classroom visit. More information on using insects in the classroom can be found here.
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Dr. Pakpour's Ted-ed talk is onlineCell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times thinner than a strand of spider silk, yet strong enough to protect the delicate contents of life: the cell’s watery cytoplasm, genetic material, organelles, and all the molecules it needs to survive. How does the membrane work, and where does that strength come from? Click here to learn more!
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We are featured in East bay todayCheck out the awesome article about our lab and the work we do!
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the pakpour lab is a safe spaceMy laboratory is a safe and welcoming place for all students regardless of biological sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, age, or physical or mental ability. I strive to create spaces where each person's self-respect and dignity are guarded and acknowledged.
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