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Recently at ISG
- Nicholas Shapiro’s New Publication in PLOS ONE
Congratulations to Carceral Ecologies Lab (Directed by Nicholas Shapiro) for their new publication “Death by incarceration: Detention duration, overdose, and COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Jails, 2008–2023” in PLOS ONE. - Terence Keel Breaks Down Death Investigation Processes in FOX5 Atlanta
Dr. Keel discussed how death investigations, autopsy records, and official medical documentation shape public understanding during high-profile cases like the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Dr. Keel offered expert insight into how medical examiners evaluate evidence and what families should look for when seeking answers. - Nicholas Shapiro Research Brief Featured in the LA Times Cover
Nicholas Shapiro research brief has been featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times article “The LAPD has quietly stopped putting many public records online”.
Student Spotlight
Hyojung Kim and Elise Whitlinger (HBS ’26)
We would like to share our latest spotlight to ISG undergraduate students Hyojung Kim and Elise Whitlinger (HBS ’26) for receiving the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity Award for Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Award.
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Affiliate Achievements
Derek W. Ren (HBS Class of ’24)
We would like to share our latest highlight from one of our alumni, Derek W. Ren (HBS ’24), for receiving a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.