Screen saver/Graphics: Where do the student writings that appear on the Discovering Dengue Drugs – Together graphic come from?
Students from Lanier Middle School (Houston, Texas, USA) graciously contributed their original writings for this project’s screen saver. The dedicated teachers at Lanier Middle School, in particular Ms. Tracy Thibodeaux, Mr. Michael Giroir, and Principal Julia Dimmitt, helped direct this writing project. The student writings complement the humanitarian focus of this research project, the mission of World Community Grid, and the philosophy of Lanier Middle School. The unedited student writings serve as part of this project’s screen saver and are sent to thousands of participating computers around the world. This type of screen saver is appealing for several reasons; it increases student awareness of global computer technology and biomedical science by involving them in an advanced biomedical research project. It also encourages student interest in science, technology, writing, and world issues. Finally, it empowers students to proactively search for solutions to their concerns and sprea
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