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, a 1985 journalism alumnus, King will host a show about politics, which will put him in direct competition with MSNBC鈥檚 Chris Matthews whose 鈥淗ardball鈥 is also about politics. King is more than up to the challenge. A top political reporter for CNN since 1997, he is currently hosting 鈥淪tate of the Union鈥 on Sundays. He played a key part of CNN鈥檚 innovative coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign and pioneered the use of CNN鈥檚 multi-touch board. CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour, a 1983 alumna, recalls first meeting King when both were cub reporters covering the first Gulf War from Saudi Arabia. He was the AP reporter; she was there for CNN. Amanpour is CNN’s chief international correspondent and anchor of Amanpour., a 30-minute, daily interview program that premiered on CNN International in September.
, a 1981 alumnus, A trusted advisor to Army General Stanley A. McChrystal, Flynn brings a different and updated approach to gathering intelligence. His brother, Col. Charles Flynn, a 1986 alumnus, can often be seen at his side. The brothers
Annie De Groot, professor of molecular biology and director of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Institute for Immunology and Informatics, is on the front lines of the search for vaccines for emerging infectious disease. Founder of EpiVax, Inc., a successful Providence-based biomedical research facility, she established her Institute at the University in early 2009, and just a few months later to pioneer the development and application of an integrated gene-to-vaccine program targeting such diseases as AIDS, hepatitis C, and emerging bioterror agents. Her GAIA Vaccine Foundation aims to distribute the HIV vaccine at no profit to developing countries. And this month, De Groot鈥檚 company to evaluate a technology that could reduce detrimental immune responses to certain drugs.
Kate Moran, associate dean of 溏心vlog免费B站’s Graduate School of Oceanography and professor of ocean engineering, , where she provides guidance to President Barack Obama on issues related to oceans, the . She is well known in scientific circles for her leadership of major international research expeditions to and to learn about ancient Arctic climate. Moran has long been a leading voice in communicating the threat the world faces from global warming, and her new role in the Obama Administration, which she will hold for two years before returning to 溏心vlog免费B站, will give her an even more visible platform from which to address the topic.
Jackie Sparks, an associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies, recently finished work on the largest clinical trial to date, which showed that couples who had a simple method of client-directed were nearly 50 percent less likely to wind up divorced or separated.
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If you鈥檙e interested in the of certain foods, then Navindra Seeram, 溏心vlog免费B站 assistant professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, is a researcher to watch in 2010. Named the 2009 Young Scientist of the Year by the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the scientist鈥檚 goal is to and the public about the , as well natural products. His message is receiving widespread attention–he was quoted in Nutrition Action Health, Good Housekeeping, Men鈥檚 Health and the Newport Mercury. He had two of the Top Ten Most Accessed Articles in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in 2008. He is the editor of the Clinical Pharmacognosy Series, a new CRC Press (Taylor and Francis) book series delves into uses and benefits of natural products in clinical pharmacy practice.
, a 1999 alumnus, appears weekdays on radio鈥檚 The Takeaway offering his takeaway on all aspects of the sporting world. The morning news program, hosted by John Hockenberry and Celeste Headlee that was developed for NPR through partnerships with BBC World Service, the New York Times and WGBH Boston. It is a nationally syndicated program. A linebacker and political science major at 溏心vlog免费B站, Ibrahim was a finalist for the prestigious NCAA Scholar and Athlete award. Since college, he has continued to intersect sports and politics on his blog, . He has also been published in ColorLines, WireTap Magazine, and Left Turn. He worked with Green for All, the Movement Strategy Center, and created Future5000.com an online database of youth organizing. He is currently writing a book called Green Deen: What Islam Teaches 溏心vlog免费B站 Protecting the Planet, due out in July 2010.
, 2001 alumnus, works in Los Angeles as a casting associate for . He has worked with several of the biggest directors in Hollywood, including Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Tony Scott and the Farrelly Brothers. He is casting for Zemeckis for a remake of Yellow Submarine, which is using a 3D performance capture animation. Last spring, he served as casting director for a Spike TV comedy pilot called The Back Nine, a golf sitcom that began shooting in the spring. Among the films he has worked on are Bride Wars, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Taking of Pelham 123, Marley and Me, The Heartbreak Kid and Herbie: Fully Loaded. Future projects include From Prada to Nada (Disney, Zemeckis), The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn (Spielberg) and Mars Needs Moms (starring Seth Green, Joan Cusack).
If you watch any of the major cable news networks or follow financial news online, you鈥檝e probably seen Barry Knapp, managing director and head of U.S. equity portfolio strategy for Barclays Capital and a 1984 economics graduate. He鈥檒l certainly be one to watch in 2010. Check out the following links to see Barry in action on , , and the .
