Inclusive Innovation: Technology for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technology with clinical practice is more crucial than ever. Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, a leading expert in preventive cardiology, is at the forefront of this innovation. The William R. and Erlyn J. Gould Lecture on Technology and the Quality of Life is delighted to host Dr. Rodriguez as the 2024 lecturer.
In this presentation, Dr. Rodriguez will share exciting developments in technology aimed at better preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. She will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing early detection of heart conditions and discuss the use of deep learning algorithms to measure heart health in CT scans, highlighting its potential to guide preventive treatments. Dr. Rodriguez will also explain how AI can analyze complex data to boost medication adherence and patient education. Lastly, she will address how these AI-powered solutions will be implemented in cardiac care practices, providing a…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mallory Seidlitz. Contact Email: mallory.seidlitz@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit blog.lib.utah.edu. Fall Fest at the Library
Join us on level 3 for a party to welcome you to the Marriott Library with free food and prizes.
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jordan Hanzon. Contact Email: jordan.hanzon@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Book Banning, the Culture War and the Election
Book Banning, the Culture War and the Election
Over the past three years, materials in public schools and libraries have been the target of numerous censorship attempts. Why do people ban books? What are they trying to accomplish? How does this relate to other attacks on public institutions? Will anything change after the election? How should we respond?
About the Speaker
Emily is an associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include information access and intellectual freedom and censorship. She is a member of the Mapping Information Access research team.
Her most recent book Foundations of Intellectual Freedom (ALA Neal-Schuman) won the 2023 Eli M. Oboler Prize for best published work in the area of intellectual freedom. Her previous book, Book Banning in 21st Century America (Rowman & Littlefield), is the first monograph in the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. She has been interviewed by media outlets such a…
Event Categories: Exhibitions. Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Heidi Brett. Contact Email: heidi.brett@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu.