The Shocking Danger of Mountaintop Removal – And Why It Must End
Explore the health impacts of mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia and the ethical dilemmas faced by researchers uncovering its detrimental effects on local communities.
SCADA Security - Why Is It So Hard - Amol Sarwate - Hack in Paris
Explore SCADA security challenges, attacks, and mitigation strategies. Learn about system components, protocols, and real-world implementations. Gain insights into effective security measures for critical infrastructure.
Rising Above the Gathering Storm - Open Science and Intellectual Property
Explore open science, intellectual property, and global innovation challenges with Nobel laureate Steven Chu. Gain insights on balancing scientific collaboration and national security in a changing world.
Challenges and Opportunities for International Science Collaboration over the Next Ten Years
Explore challenges and opportunities in global scientific collaboration, featuring insights from a former US Science Advisor on diplomacy, initiatives, and future prospects.
Federal Policy Making - Perspectives from Inside and Outside Government
Explore federal policy making through examples like microelectronics and quantum technology. Gain insights on stakeholder dynamics, S&T's role in addressing national needs, and effective strategies for influencing policy decisions.
Advice from a Scientist-Policy Maker on Giving Advice to a Policy Maker
Learn effective strategies for communicating scientific advice to policymakers from a scientist-legislator. Gain insights on maximizing impact, understanding policy complexities, and engaging in the political process.
Expo Stage Debrief - Bringing Scientific Evidence to Meet Local Policy Challenges - AAAS Annual Meeting
Explore strategies for integrating scientific evidence into local policymaking, featuring insights from state-level initiatives and advice for scientists on effective advocacy and collaboration.
Your Role in Changing Hearts and Minds for Science
Learn effective strategies for advocating basic science research to policymakers, emphasizing its long-term value and impact on medical breakthroughs despite the lag between discovery and application.
Cannabis Media Coverage - Fair or Biased
Explore media representation of cannabis, from pun-filled headlines to serious industry coverage. Journalists discuss evolving perceptions, misinformation, and the impact of language on public understanding.
Women - Bearing the Impact of COVID-19 Globally
Explores the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women globally, addressing economic, health, and social challenges, and discussing measures to support and empower women during and after the pandemic.
Mechanical Planet - The Future of Industry, Technology and the Environment
Exploring the Fourth Industrial Revolution's impact on industry, technology, and the environment, focusing on digital transformation, IoT, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Building a Future Mobility Region
Explore Michigan's collaborative strategies for future mobility, examining holistic approaches, partnerships, and innovative thinking shaping the region's transportation landscape for decades to come.
The Payback Problem - Why Child Support Does Not Go Where It’s Needed Most
Explore how child support payments often go to government reimbursement instead of children, impacting low-income families and perpetuating cycles of debt and poverty.
China Rising
Explore China's global rise, Xi Jinping's leadership, and geopolitical implications through expert perspectives on economics, military, technology, and international relations.
Defending Democratic Institutions - Election 2018 and Beyond
Experts discuss strategies to protect elections and democratic institutions from foreign interference, focusing on cybersecurity, misinformation, and collaborative efforts between tech companies and government agencies.
War by Other Means
Explore nation-state cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure as a new form of warfare. Experts discuss recent incidents, implications, and future challenges in this evolving landscape of digital conflict.
Carbon Dividends - A Consensus Climate Solution
Explore a market-based climate solution: carbon dividends. Learn how this approach could reduce emissions, stimulate the economy, and gain bipartisan support.
Beyond the Build - Leveraging the Cyber Mission Force
Explore cyber warfare, terrorism, and crime with NSA and Cyber Command leaders. Gain insights on defending against potential cyber attacks and understanding evolving threats in the digital age.
The Importance of Immigration to Silicon Valley
Immigration's crucial role in Silicon Valley's success, featuring insights from industry leaders on its impact on startups, innovation, and the tech ecosystem's future.
Do We Get What We Pay For in American Healthcare?
Exploring the complexities of American healthcare costs, spending efficiency, and outcomes compared to other nations, with insights on reforms, consumer empowerment, and future challenges.
The Business Case for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Explore the impact of addressing social determinants on health outcomes and healthcare costs, featuring insights from industry experts on holistic strategies and innovative approaches.