Month: August 2020

Refugees International Fall internship

An alum reached out to me to share: “I’m writing because my organization is offering virtual internships for the fall. While they are unpaid, I can guarantee that they will be a hands-on learning experience where people can boast about concrete products they’ve produced by the end.  I work on the communications team, and we […]…Continue Reading Refugees International Fall internship

MIDDVantage: Careers on Capitol Hill – New Series Launched!

We are excited to share our THIRD MIDDVantage series, Exploring Careers on Capitol Hill! The first episode is: An Overview of How Congress Works: History, Mechanics, and the State of Affairs with our guest Matthew Dickinson, PhD, Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College. Check out the latest episode (37 minutes) and keep an eye […]…Continue Reading MIDDVantage: Careers on Capitol Hill – New Series Launched!

Article: A Simple Way to Save Lives as Covid-19 Hits Poorer Nations

By Donald G. McNeil Jr. June 23, 2020 As the coronavirus pandemic hits more impoverished countries with fragile health care systems, global health authorities are scrambling for supplies of a simple treatment that saves lives: oxygen. Many patients severely ill with Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, require help with breathing at some point. But […]…Continue Reading Article: A Simple Way to Save Lives as Covid-19 Hits Poorer Nations

Why Antibody Tests Won’t Help You Much

By Donald G. McNeil Jr., August 21, 2020 Getting an antibody test to see if you had Covid-19 months ago is pointless, according to guidelines issued this week by a major medical society. Many tests are inaccurate, some look for the wrong antibodies and even the right antibodies fade away, said experts at the Infectious Diseases Society […]…Continue Reading Why Antibody Tests Won’t Help You Much