2020 Annual Conference Program

Association of Muslim Scientists, Engineers and Technology Professionals (AMSET)  
Annual Conference at ISNA Virtual Convention 2020
Saturday -Sunday, Sept 5-Sept 6, 2020

Session 1 Muslim Scientists’ Perspective on Coronavirus

• Taher Saif – COVID-19 and Homemade Masks: The COVID-19 virus spreads through droplets emitted during sneezing, coughing, or speaking. A healthy individual can get infected by inhaling droplets. Face masks can offer a physical barrier against virus transmission. Will home-made masks be effective, and if so by what mechanism? We will discuss our recent research on the efficacy of home fabrics in blocking high velocity droplets.
• Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, MPH – What to do to Prevent COVID-19 Spread as per Science: Your duty as a Muslim Neighbor: Learn how to stay safe and keep others safe while optimizing your own physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health. This talk will present up to date, evidence-based guidance from the leading public health authorities in academics, government, and public health. Also, learn how to identify ways to separate facts from misinformation found on social media.

• Santy Alexander – Lilly Careers:  Find your place at Lilly. About LIlly. Career Opportunities. Employee Resource Groups. Learn how to stay safe and keep others safe while optimizing your own physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health. This talk will present up to date, evidence-based guidance from the leading public health authorities in academics, government, and public health. Also, learn how to identify ways to separate facts from misinformation found on social media.

Speakers: M. Taher Saif, Umbereen Nehal, Santy Alexander
Moderator: Sohel Anwar PhD.
Date and Time : Saturday, September 5, 2020, 2:30 – 3:30 PM EST