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SSSSSSSsasiWith Dianne Si Campus Capers I Compared to white students and researchers in the biome dical sciences, ethnic minority members have long been at a disadvantage to obtain the proper training to meet to day's biomedical challenges. The problem is deep-rooted. As poorer, traditional minori . ty institutions were growing, t they were in no position to place emphasis on scientific ■ research. It was extremely rare for a minority member to receive a science degree from a major, non-minority institu tion Moreover, traditional mino rity institutions could not af ford faculty and equipment for . research. Consequently stu dents found little encourage ment for it. Those that made it past uiai Darner raced yet * another obstacle. They could not compete at the graduate level because of inadequate preparation. This is where the MBS (Mi nority Biomedical Support) and the MARC (Minority Ac cess to Research Careers) programs fit into the scene. These two programs have aid ed minority institutions by helping them produce better motivated students of the Bio logy, ChgaHStry, Math and Physics departments. Here at JSCU students working under the MBS pro gram have thus revealed this type of motivation. This pro gram, which was founded by the National Institute of Heal r th from the Department of Health, Education and Wel fare, was awarded a grant of $84,042. i These students along with two faculty members. Dr. Ru th Snyder, Chairman of the Chemistry department and Dr. B.K. Chopra, Chairman of the Biology department, spent last summer doing research ! on the therapy of Microspor um gypseum (cureof ringwor m infections). Six students, Samuel Wade Renata Hnrtnn Sherrill Holder, Marilyn Ham let, Timothy Corbett and E vanda Young dealt with the biological phase of the re search. They did study of the nutritional physiology of Tri choderma virde (a type of fungus) which revealed inhibi tory properties toward the growth of ringworm. They performed many testings of • compounds prepared in the Chemistry laborltories with guinea pigs being their sub jects. Fire other Smith students worked on the Chemical as pects of the program. Emma nuel Cooper worked on the isolation and identification of the ingredient in fig latex that Inhibits the growth of ring worm. There is hopes that after the identification of this antimycotic substance, more will be produced Other students, Carl Dea Dianne Simpson . ■ vers, Larry Hearne, Mark Harness and Michael Richard son synthesized and characte rized new compounds which were tested for their effec tiveness in controlling the growth of ringworm. Compounds presently used on the market to inhibit ring worm infections reveal side effects such as nausea, diarr hea, and severe headaches and cramps. However, Smi th’s Chemistry group have prepared new compounds that have shown very strong inhibi tion of the pathogenic fungus and investigation of these compounds continue. In regards to the MARC program here at Smith, an Honors Undergraduate Re search Traininfl Proffram has been established to motivate Smith students of Biology, Chemistry, Math and Physics majors to try to obtain Ph.D's in Biophysics, Pathology, Bio statistics and Biochemistry. This Honors Program, under the direction of Drs. B.K. Chopra, Biology department, R. Snyder, Chemistry, and H.L. Shrieves, H. Wright and A. Perumal, Mathematics and Physics, has been awarded a grant of $85,336. Under this grant four students selected to participate in this program during the first year will receive complete tuition and fees and a stipend of $3,000 a year. These students are, from the Biology department: Samuel Wade, Winnsboro, S. C., and Renata Horton, Fa yetteville, N.C. From the Che mistry department, Douglas Young, Lawrence, S.C. and Valencia Pressley, Donalds, S.C. Brothers Johnson Take England Bv Storm A&M Recording artists The Brothers Johnson have literal ly exploded in their premiere concert tour in the United Kingdom. After a near riot following the first concert in Birmingham, England, the guitar and bass playing bro thers (Geroge and Louis) played to a sell out, standing room only audience at Lon don’s venerable Hammer smith Odeon Theatre The SRO crowd danced in their VTrwm T W • _ seats, chanted, and screamed as the brothers ran through an hour and a half repetoire of hits from their two platinum albums, LOOK OUT FOR NUMBER ONE and RIGHT ON TIME. The Brothers Johnson had achieved moderate success in Britian prior to their arrival, but their following was largely of the cult variety, so the level of excitement shdwn in their first series of dates has taken everyone by surprise includ V ing the brothers themselves. “We were excited about going to England when the tour was proposed, but in a sense we knew that there was going to be an adjustment to make. In that I mean, in the states we have been relatively successful in a short period of time but in England we are hardly a known act at all. We were aware of the fact that we can play huge buildings in the states, and it would be diffe rent in the U.K., but to get nere ana see me reaction that we have been getting has been really a satisfaction. The audiences over here are so receptive and appreciative that we can’t wait to come back and get down again. It has really been an experience that I will long remember,” George Johnson commented. V interviews Uiamber President Doug Mayes interviews Dr. Richard Lesher on “A Conver sation with the President of the United States Chamber of Commerce,” Sunday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m. on WBTV, Channel 3. _l_« . w • ucaiici auui penetrating questions as “What are the possibilities of our country having another recession as in 1973 and 1974?” Also they discuss this subject at length concentrating on the drop in the Dow Jones ave rage, rising interest rates, and “Award Theatre” To Air “That Touch Of Mink” Cary Grant and Doris Day star in “That Touch of Mink” to be colorcast on Channel Nine’s “Award Thsatre” Sat urday, October 29 at 4 p.m. - Bachelor Philip Shayne (Grant), highly successful both in business and with women, meets lovely blonde Cathy Timberlake (Day) on his way to work one morning. Determined to go out with her, Philip turns on the charm and she accepts a date, but when he offers her a non-platonic trip to Bermuda, she declines. Her amourous companion returns sulkily to New York and Cathy take a separate plane home. general inflationary problems of our country. During the interview atten tion is also given to the busi ness community and ways to improve it’s image and attract the youth. ALSO SHOWING* Billy Dee Williams In “BLAST” Now Showing 12 BIG SHOWS $1.00 ** Tim** 1 Dil worth Theatre 1 | The Gallery.... 1 | 1408East Morehead St. I | A New Dimension In Dining | v — Featuring - 7 I • A Wide Selection Of | £ Fine Wines & Beer | k * Exotic Foods | | * Live Entertainment | | (Thurs.-Sat.) | | * Adult Disco . | | (Sun. Nights) | I* For Sale | | An Array Of Paintings | | & Sculptures | t • Very Warm Atmosphere | | Open Everyday | | For Lunch ( I 11:00-2:30 I .The Gallery |
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