Professor Rizk was just awarded a generous grant from the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund to promote science literacy through the arts. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports education and research in biomedical sciences to improve human health. This grant will support Rizk's efforts in bringing public awareness to climate change and human health through the art and science of protein structures. Rizk, along with IU South Bend graduate Maggie Fink (currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Notre Dame), will plan and hold a series of talks and workshops this summer and fall to increase public awareness and restore trust in science. This work is a continuation of the outreach efforts started by Rizk and Fink through their science communication blog: www.foldingmoonlight.com (Instagram @foldingmoonlight). Congratulations Professor Rizk!
