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мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± faculty and students use machine learning to debunk COVID-19 misinformation

At мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±, computer science Professor Shawn Butler has been using machine learning to debunk COVID-19 misinformation on social media. Butler’s efforts are part of the Division of Population Health Sciences and Department of Journalism and Public Communication’s mission to combat COVID-19 misinformation on public-facing Facebook pages with scientifically accurate information from credited sources through its ongoing Alaska Public Health Information Response Team project.

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Megan Volkov receives 2023 AANP Advocate State Award for Excellence

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School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Volkov is awarded the Advocate State Award for Excellence in Alaska in recognition of her significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners.

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Slideshow: Surgical technology students scrub in for mock surgery

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Surgical technology students learn the fundamentals of surgical technology during simulated surgery performed in the lab at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±.

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Driving the future of mental health response

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Anchorage’s new Mobile Crisis Team — which includes fire service administration alumnus Michael Riley — responds specifically to mental health emergencies, saving traditional first responders crucial time and resources.

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Jill Janke honored for 41 years of service

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Dr. Jill Janke announces retirement after 41 years with the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± School of Nursing.