Fighting on the front lines of COVID-19
Alumnus Jon Mark Hirshon, an emergency physician, faces isolation and personal risk while providing emergency care at a busy Baltimore hospital.
Original story from UCSC Newscenter.
Science instruction & research in the time of COVID-19
Read about our division’s science instruction & research response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in a letter to the division from our dean Paul Koch.
The long road home from Antarctica
“In late December, my son left for Antarctica. He’s a marine biologist who is doing a whale study in this vast and intimidating place. I didn’t worry… Until I heard that he might be trapped there due to COVID-19.”
Original story from Voices of Monterey Bay.
UCSC scientists round-up supplies for local doctors to combat COVID-19
University of Santa Cruz scientists are donating protective medical supplies to local hospitals facing shortages.
Original story from KSBW.
How to #keepteaching and #keeplearning during a pandemic
Jody Greene is eager—almost desperate—to help her colleagues who are facing the unprecedented challenge of shifting to remote instruction for the entire spring quarter.
Original story from UCSC Newscenter.
Slowing the Coronavirus’ spread in Santa Cruz County
With the first confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Santa Cruz County, residents are being asked to take steps to protect themselves and the community at large.
Original story from Goodtimes.
Pandemics expert: We need leadership, creative thinking, and government accountability as coronavirus spreads
Alumna Laurie Garrett urges communities to help the most vulnerable, proactively develop plans, and discredit conspiracy theories as they cope with the crisis.
Original story from UCSC Newscenter.