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Grad student leads study on using AI to better assist in humanitarian crises

Grad student leads study on using AI to better assist in humanitarian crises

A PhD candidate launched a transdisciplinary study, with researchers from Harvard and the UN World Food Program, which looks at improving humanitarian needs assessments through a type of AI. He aims to build a new way of collecting data and a toolkit to aid an organization’s ability to respond to a crisis.

Study on microdosing psychedelics finds benefits outweigh challenges

Study on microdosing psychedelics finds benefits outweigh challenges

Research led by a PhD student in York's clinical psychology program suggests that the benefits of small doses of LSD – such as enhanced mood, creativity, focus and sociability – may overshadow the challenges. While the most commonly reported drawback of microdosing was “none,” clinical studies are still required. LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is […]

Camera in hand, HIV stakeholders asked to capture engagement

Camera in hand, HIV stakeholders asked to capture engagement

A grad student taps into a previously unexplored community in HIV service delivery and programming: the stakeholders. She puts a camera in their hands, literally, and discovers many visual metaphors for the journey of HIV – all of which have compelling implications for practice. Sarah Switzer, a PhD student (now graduate) supervised by Professor Sarah Flicker in […]