Professor, researcher, social scientist...social innovation +human development+design capabilities...climate crisis
New Orleans
Joined April 2009
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We are “Marching Against Death Alley” in St. James parish, Louisiana, today! #PoorPeoplesCampaign
(Photo: @stevepavey / #HopeInFocus)
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The #PoorPeoplesCampaign is LIVE from St. James, #Louisiana. Tune in now breachrepairers.org/livestre…. We’re committed to doing MORE: Mobilizing, Organizing, Registering, and Educating people for a movement that votes!
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*BREAKING*
The editor of @TheLancet, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, has come out officially asking all health professionals to engage in non-violent social protest to protect people from the climate & ecological breakdown.
Yes you heard that right.
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Wanna know how the #GreenNewDeal is winning?
A year ago climate wasnt even near the top of @TheDemocrats priorities. Today, @SenSchumer rolled out industrial policy for 💯% of new cars to be clean by 2030, all cars by 2040.
@UAW & @IBEW support the plan.
nytimes.com/2019/10/24/opini…
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Taylor's Associate Director of Scholarship and Research Laura Murphy showcased research and community engagement work exploring the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities at the Bywater Institute Coastal Research Workshop.
news.tulane.edu/news/tulane-…
#DesignThinking
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On November 8-9, hundreds of re-enactors will retrace the path of the largest slave rebellion in US history, embodying the story of resistance, freedom, and revolutionary action. Join the rebellion at Slave-revolt.com.
#designthinking #socialinnovation #NOLA #CongoSquare
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Climate Designers are creative professionals focusing their talents toward solving our climate crisis.
Learn more about climate design and what designers are doing at climatedesigners.org
#climatedesign #designthinking #socialinnovation #taylortulane
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Grad Students, looking for an opportunity to make change? Apply for the Changemaker Institute social venture accelerator by Nov. 1st. In a small cohort, learn how to transform your idea for social change into a sustainable social business. More info @ changemakerinstitute.com
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Grad students Andy Melendez Salgado, Bethany Beachum & Shana Zuckera talk Taylor-funded research
Salgado: social support networks of gay men in Cuba
Beachum: power dynamics in Guatemala
Zucker: "queericulum" for med students
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#tulane #socialinnovation
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"How do you balance a grassroots level design that also provides the top-level accountability that allows you to further grow?"
-Andy Melendez Salgado
#taylortulane #socialinnovation #Taylorsocialinnovationconversation
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Taylor Center's new #DesignThinking for #SocialInnovation location is coming soon. Can you determine where it will be from this picture?
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TU Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Fall 2019 Seminar Series presents Dr. Jordan Karubian's talk, "Interdisciplinary Research in a Biodiversity Conservation Hotspot," an overview of Tulane's project in Ecuador.
Wednesday, October 30 | 11 AM-12 PM | LBC, Stibbs 203
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.@HillaryClinton is asked to talk about anger as a motivator. She comments that selfless anger is the best motivator, “anger about injustice...on behalf of someone else.” #gutsywomen #gutsywomennola
Great to be in that crowd today. – at New Orleans, LA
Standing ovation for @HillaryClinton & @ChelseaClinton in New Orleans today! #GutsyWomen #GutsyWomenNOLA @octaviabooks
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Researchers are heading to Kenya to design mHealth solutions led by users not technology. "To me, this is the truest example of what it means to be the pioneer land-grant institution.” @beholtz bit.ly/2kzp7Or
Happening today #SPHTM400years – at New Orleans, LA
Mark your calendars, the 400 Years of Inequality: Changing the Narrative event is one week away! Join us Oct 12, 9.30AM- 4.30PM #SPHTM400Years
#1619Project #BlackHistory #400Years
Bad ancestors: does the climate crisis violate the rights of those yet to be born? theguardian.com/environment/…
Climate crisis: 6 million people.. 1X1 in Moscow: “it is almost impossible to get permission ...One person holds a poster for five minutes, then hands over to the next person ..a series of solo strikes “ theguardian.com/environment/…