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Fight Against Environmental Pollution: Extend Styrofoam Ban to Single-Use Plastics — GMA
Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD, FGA, is mentioned in the article "Fight against environmental pollution: Extend Styrofoam ban to single-use plastics — GMA" in the Ghanaian Times.
A Surrogate, Parents, and Politics: Clearing Up the Ethics of Surrogacy Disputes
Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, coauthored the essay “A Surrogate, Parents, and Politics: Clearing up the Ethics of Surrogacy Disputes” in Bioethics Today.
Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson: What Do Business and Society Owe Each Other?
Christopher Wong Michaelson, PhD co-authored the opinion piece, “Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson: What do business and society owe each other?,” in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
2026 Public Understanding of Sociology Award
Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, PhD, was awarded the prestigious 2026 Public Understanding of Sociology Award by the American Sociological Association (ASA) for her impressive work with the media, government, public education, and community…
Uncertainty and Ethical Permissibility in Youth Gender Care
Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, coauthored the article “Uncertainty and Ethical Permissibility in Youth Gender Care” in the JAMA Pediatrics.
Society for Business Ethics Award
Christopher Wong Michaelson, PhD, has been honored with the Society for Business Ethics (SBE) Award for Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at this year’s SBE Annual Meeting.
Ghana’s Food Safety Debate: Experts Warn Against Unhealthy Diet Risks
Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD, FGA, is quoted in the article “Ghana’s Food Safety Debate: Experts Warn Against Unhealthy Diet Risks” on Modern Ghana.
FDA Launches Nutrition Profiling System to Tackle Malnutrition and Obesity in Ghana
Amos Laar, MPH, MA, PhD, FGA, is quoted in the article “FDA launches nutrition profiling system to tackle malnutrition and obesity in Ghana” in Joy Online.
A Proposed Ethics Framework for Conceptualization of the Perioperative-Neonatal Window in Open Fetal Surgery
Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, coauthored the article “A proposed ethics framework for conceptualization of the perioperative-neonatal window in open fetal surgery” in the Journal of Perinatology.
Native American Health: Stories Beyond the Headlines
Mary Owen, MD, participated in the panel “Native American health: Stories beyond the headlines” at Health Journalism 2026, the annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).