Faculty Projects

There is a strong link between HIV and maternal health, with higher HIV rates correlating to increased maternal mortality. HIV-infected women face a 2 to 8 times higher risk of death and pregnancy complications. Indigenous Mayan women in Guatemala are particularly vulnerable due to partner migration and traditional gender roles.

Kendrick is an expat, semi-retired and once celebrated African American novelist living in Shanghai, China. Kay is a young, up-and-coming Asian-American writer in Miami. They share correspondence through which they examine each other’s lives, cultures, challenges, and the burrowing relationship between them.

Alarmingly, over 20% of tweens (aged 9 to 12) are exposed to cyberbullying, with 15% of young victims unlikely to report the issue to peers, family, or adults.

AI technologies now play various communicator roles, from content producers (e.g., automated news generation) to interpersonal interlocutors (e.g., voice assistants).