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Building Momentum for Equity in Medical Devices

Just over a year ago, I found myself pausing during a research lab meeting. “Why were all the subjects in our studies of wearable devices white? And what were the…

12.02.22 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Policy Memo
Strengthening the Biomedical Research Workforce

Our nation’s health and the future of scientific research depend on greater inclusion of underrepresented individuals in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields—and in the biomedical sciences in…

11.22.22 | 7 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Saving 3.1 Million Lives a Year with a President’s Emergency Plan to Combat Acute Childhood Malnutrition

Summary Like HIV/AIDS, acute childhood malnutrition is deadly but easily treatable when the right approach is taken. Building on the success of PEPFAR, the Biden-Harris Administration should launch a global…

11.18.22 | 11 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Digital Ethics for All: Implementing a National Digital Framework for K–12 Education

Summary  With the growing prominence of technology and social media in our lives, children of all ages should be made aware of and trained on the ethics of responsible technology…

11.17.22 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Policy Memo
The STEMpathy Task Force: Creating a Generation of Culturally Competent STEM Professionals

Summary Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are powerful levers for improving the quality of life for everyone in the United States. The connection between STEM’s transformative potential and its…

11.04.22 | 6 min read
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