Podcasts about innovation unit

Il nuovo Data Act europeo è alle porte e cambierà profondamente il modo in cui i dati vengono generati, condivisi e utilizzati, soprattutto nel mondo dell'Internet of Things (IoT). Questo webinar è pensato per tutte le aziende, startup, professionisti e stakeholder che operano in ambito digitale e vogliono capire cosa cambierà concretamente a livello normativo, operativo e strategico.Argomenti trattati durante il webinar:1. Il contesto: Il punto di vista della Commissione Europea. Perché nasce il Data Act e quali sono le sue differenze rispetto a GDPR e Data Governance Act2. Il punto di vista legale: le nuove regole per la condivisione dei dati generati da dispositivi connessi3. I diritti degli utenti e gli obblighi per produttori e fornitori di servizi4. Gli impatti tecnologici del Data Act5. Le opportunità di business legate a una gestione più trasparente e condivisa dei datiTrovate qui la registrazione del webinar organizzato da IoTItaly, insieme con Servitly e lo studio legale DLA Piper in cui sono intervenuti: - Alessandro Bassi, Presidente IotItaly, program manager Euroscom- Federico Milani, Deputy Head of the Data Policy and Innovation Unit of CNECT Directorate General, European Commission- Giulio Coraggio, Avvocato, Partner, Head of Intellectual Property & Technology, Studio Legale DLA Piper - Stefano Butti, Servitly Co-founder & CEO- Cristina Criscuoli, Avvocato, Senior Associate, Studio Legale DLA PiperSend us a text

Modernizing the Defense Department's PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution) process has been a goal for decades. The Defense Innovation Unit is piloting a new approach to its own budgeting and project management that might show the way. Here with more on the effort is DIU Program Manager, Jaime Fitzgibbon and PRYZM CEO, Nick LaRovere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's hard to believe the Defense Innovation Unit has been operating for 10 years. Through rapid acquisition, it's funded hundreds of military prototypes from commercial technologies. Now, as the DIU moves to version 3-dot-oh, its moving past prototypes into production. The Government Accountability Office urges DIU to develop better metrics for these products are in fact helping the military. More now from the GAO's director for contracting and national security acquisitions, Bill Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's hard to believe the Defense Innovation Unit has been operating for 10 years. Through rapid acquisition, it's funded hundreds of military prototypes from commercial technologies. Now, as the DIU moves to version 3-dot-oh, its moving past prototypes into production. The Government Accountability Office urges DIU to develop better metrics for these products are in fact helping the military. More now from the GAO's director for contracting and national security acquisitions, Bill Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Systems change, or in fact any change, in formal education systems is notoriously hard. Research and innovation across the sector has been historically weak. But as the stakes get higher for much-needed change, we have to get better at harnessing the collective intelligence of what we know, from young people to practitioners in classrooms everyday to parents and leaders. This week's guest has been working at the heart of this issue since the 1990s. Sir Geoff Mulgan is a Professor at University College London (UCL), in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Policy team (STEaPP) in the engineering department.  Before that he was Chief Executive of Nesta, the UK's innovation foundation from 2011-2019. From 1997-2004 he had roles in the UK government including director of the Government's Strategy Unit, director of the Performance and Innovation Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister's office. From 2004-2011 he was first CEO of the Young Foundation.  Geoff has been a reporter on BBC TV and radio and was the founder/co-founder of many organisations, including Demos, Uprising, the Social Innovation Exchange, the Australia Centre for Social Innovation and Action for Happiness. He has a PhD in telecommunications and has been visiting professor at LSE and Melbourne University, and senior visiting scholar at Harvard University. Geoff has advised many governments, businesses, NGOs and foundations around the world. He is currently an adviser to the European Parliament on science and technology and a senior fellow with Demos Helsinki. He was a senior fellow at the New Institute in Hamburg (2020-2022) and a World Economic Forum Schwab Fellow (2019-22). He recently chaired a European Commission programme on ‘Whole of Government Innovation' and co-founded TIAL, The Institutional Architecture Lab.   Past books include ‘Good and Bad Power' (Penguin, 2005), ‘The Art of Public Strategy' (Oxford University Press, 2008), ‘The Locust and the Bee' (Princeton University Press, 2012), ‘Big Mind: how collective intelligence can change our world' (Princeton University Press, 2017),  ‘Social innovation: how societies find the power to change' (Policy Press, 2019), 'Prophets at a Tangent: how art shapes social imagination' (Cambridge University Press, 2023) and ‘When Science Meets Power' (Polity, 2023/24).  His books have been translated into many languages.  A summary of the books can be found here. He is a founding joint editor-in-chief of the journal Collective Intelligence (Sage/ACM). Many of the ideas Geoff has worked on have gone onto become mainstream, from creative economy strategies to social investing, open data to collective intelligence,  experimental and evidence-based government to challenge-driven innovation. Geoff has given TED talks on the future economy, happiness and education. His website is geoffmulgan.com. He has a CBE and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2020.  Social Links LinkedIn: @sir-geoff-mulgan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-geoff-mulgan-aa1079187/ Website: https://www.geoffmulgan.com/

Christopher Kirchhoff, co-author of “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War,” and a founding figure of the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), joins host Tammy Haddad to explore the military's race to integrate cutting-edge technology. From key breakthroughs in AI and autonomous systems to the hurdles of bureaucracy and global tech rivalry, Kirchhoff delivers an important history lesson on defense technology and an insider's perspective on the dangers ahead. He discusses his work on AI safety, and offers analysis of Anthropic, OpenAI, and all the frontier labs.

Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former deputy head of NATO's Innovation Unit, to discuss how the West's policy of fear and non-escalation projects weakness and places Europe and even North America in greater danger. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!

Orlando Zambrano (Defense Innovation Unit) How the DIU is Harnessing Commercial Tech for National Security Summary: In today's episode, Les talks with Orlando Zambrano, a West Point graduate and former infantry officer, who discusses his journey from serving in the 1/73 Airborne Brigade to working at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). DIU, established in 2015, aims to integrate commercial technology into defense solutions. Orlando highlights DIU's three phases: 1.0 focused on building Silicon Valley links, 2.0 on rapid prototyping, and 3.0 on strategic impact at scale. Orlando discusses DIU's role in leveraging private investment and AI to enhance military capabilities, aiming for rapid adaptation in response to evolving threats. Here's a closer look at the episode: Origins and Background of Orlando Zambrano Orlando recounts his upbringing in Florida and Venezuela, influenced by his parents' immigrant backgrounds and his early interest in service and leadership. Military Service and Early Career Orlando's years in management consulting at McKinsey before transitioning to roles in the startup ecosystem, focusing on autonomy companies. Orlando's decision to join the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as a contractor, driven by the desire to contribute to national security and defense innovation. The importance of DIU's dual-fluency team members who can engage effectively with both the DoD and the commercial technology sector. DIU's history and mission, and the importance of harnessing commercial technology to solve warfighter problems. Examples of DIU Projects and Successes The role of DIU in creating pathways for private investment and supporting the growth of defense tech companies. Future of Autonomy and AI in Defense Orlando shares his admiration for the talented and patriotic people he works with at DIU, who are committed to maintaining the U.S. technological edge. Resources: DIU Website: https://www.diu.mil/ Orlando LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orzambrano/ DIU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diux/

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Innovation Unit brings novel solutions in health care to help save veterans and the VA time and money through low- to no-cost pilots. This includes pilots like Care Centra, an AI personalized health coach, that uses machine learning to track behaviors and nudge veterans to follow better health outcomes and reduce the number of in-person visits. The unit's Deputy Director Sarah MacDawutey discusses these pilots, how the unit works across the enterprise to test solutions in emerging technology like AI before they are deployed at scale and how she sees them benefitting veterans.

Raj Shah is a former US Air Force F-16 pilot and was the head of the Defense Innovation Unit, Experimental.  He now leads Shield Capital, an early stage venture capital firm investing in technologies that will secure America's future.  Raj is the author of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.  In this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, we discuss Raj's journey from small town Georgia to becoming an Air Force pilot, his experience leading the Defense Innovation Unit, the founding and mission of Shield Capital, and his new book Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War, which explores the evolving nature of the Department of Defense's acquisition of cutting-edge technology for the warfighter. This episode is hosted by Jeff Phaneuf and Josh Pickering.   Full Bio:  Raj Shah is the co-founder and managing partner of Shield Capital, an investment firm focused on technologies applicable to both the commercial and defense markets. He is also the chairman of Resilience, a cyber-security start-up and a commissioner on the Department of Defense's Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform (PPB&E).  Raj also serves on the Board of Directors to NATO's Innovation Fund. Most recently he was the managing partner of the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), reporting to the Secretary of Defense. Raj led DIUx in its efforts to strengthen U.S. armed forces through contractual and cultural bridges between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon. He is the author of the book, Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War. Previously, Raj was senior director of strategy at Palo Alto Networks, which acquired Morta Security, where he was chief executive officer and co-founder. Raj serves as an F-16 pilot in the US Air Force and has completed multiple combat deployments. He holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

A new book details the beginning days of the Defense Innovation Unit. Written by two of the agency's early leaders, Raj Shah and Chris Kirchhoff, Unit X tells the story of those who were there to establish DIU, which acts as a go between silicon valley and the Pentagon. One of the main characters is Lauren Dailey, who at the time was DIU's director of acquisitions, where she discovered how the agency could construct contracts that would be more attractive to tech firms. Federal News Network's executive producer recently had the chance to speak with her about it and how everything came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new book details the beginning days of the Defense Innovation Unit. Written by two of the agency's early leaders, Raj Shah and Chris Kirchhoff, Unit X tells the story of those who were there to establish DIU, which acts as a go between silicon valley and the Pentagon. One of the main characters is Lauren Dailey, who at the time was DIU's director of acquisitions, where she discovered how the agency could construct contracts that would be more attractive to tech firms. Federal News Network's executive producer recently had the chance to speak with her about it and how everything came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rosie Connor, a leader in the field of education and not-for-profit leadership development. With over twenty years of experience, Rosie has dedicated her career to empowering leaders to excel and make a significant impact in their organisations. As the founder of BTS Spark, Rosie has pioneered innovative approaches to leadership coaching and development, specifically tailored for educators and not-for-profit leaders. Join us as we explore her groundbreaking work, the transformative concept of MESSY Leadership, and practical strategies for creating a thriving, future-focused leadership culture.   In this episode, we cover: The work that Rosie is doing through her educational leadership coaching company, BTS Spark How long it really takes to see a transformation at an individual and school level The value of seeking feedback from colleagues and peers in order to grow and evolve your leadership The importance of delegating work and empowering others to grow by challenging themselves with new responsibilities or projects What inspired Rosie's book “Embracing MESSY Leadership” Understanding the acronym MESSY (Meaning Making, Emotional Connection, Seeing the Future, Seizing Momentum, and Your Presence) Mistakes that “nice” leaders frequently make and tips for creating a trusting team culture without becoming an authoritarian leader Why leaders should prioritise coaching opportunities both for themselves and their whole staff One thing leaders or aspiring leaders can do today to begin embracing MESSY leadership About Rosie Rosie Connor is the founder of BTS Spark, a not-for-profit initiative within the global leadership consultancy. BTS Spark is dedicated to providing affordable and targeted leadership development and coaching specifically tailored for education and not-for-profit leaders. Their programs combine a rich curriculum of 33 leadership mindsets with one-to-one coaching, workshops, group coaching, and online learning, ensuring a comprehensive approach to leadership development. With a psychology degree from Cambridge and an MBA from Henley Management College, Rosie's credentials are impeccable. She led one of Tony Blair's most successful Education Action Zones, earning an ‘outstanding' rating from independent school inspectors. Her expertise has been sought after by prestigious organisations such as the National College for School Leadership and the Innovation Unit in the UK, and the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for the launch of the Australian Principal Standard. Rosie has played a pivotal role in designing and overseeing leadership development programs for over 5,000 education leaders worldwide. Her work with BTS Spark reflects a commitment to high-quality standards and ongoing professional learning for their global coach community.   Links and Resources: Explore Our Well-Led Schools Partnership Program:https://adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/ Dive into Liz Wiseman's work on Multipliers: https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/    Thank you so much for listening. I'm so honoured that you're here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.   Connect with Rosie: On LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-connor-33502677/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=au  Her Website: https://btsspark.org/  Check out her book ‘Embracing MESSY Leadership': https://btsspark.org/en-au/messyleadership  Download the MESSY Leadership Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/btsspark.org/au-messytoolkit  Connect with BTS Spark on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bts-spark/  Subscribe to BTS Spark on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4s-LEQYPqcLnYMU-Csbsg    Connect with me via: My website adriennehornby.com.au  Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/  Email hello@adriennehornby.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marine Innovation Unit works to accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities in the Marine Corps. Made up of reservists, MIU comprises personnel with diverse functional backgrounds in areas like logistics, cybersecurity and consulting to tackle some of the largest technological challenges at the service. MIU Commanding Officer Col. Brooks Braden discusses at Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, how MIU advises the Marine Corps on emerging technology, what public-private partnerships for the service looks like and the nuances between chasing the technology of today while building the technology of tomorrow. Check out our full conference coverage.

In this quick NAWL Podcast episode, NAWL Board Member, Lindsay Carlson, speaks with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs who represents California's 51st Congressional District. Lindsay and Rep. Jacobs discuss the impact of Jacobs' perspective as a millennial Congresswoman, her focus on affordable housing and reproductive rights, and her advice to any woman considering running for Congress. ***Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (she/her) is in her second term in Congress and proudly serves California's 51st Congressional District, which includes much of the City of San Diego, and all of the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and the unincorporated communities of Spring Valley and La Presa.Congresswoman Jacobs is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa. She is also a member of the House Armed Services Committee and sits on the Committee's Quality of Life Panel. In the House Democratic Caucus, she serves as the Caucus Leadership Representative, representing the Democratic Members who have served five terms or less at the Democratic House leadership table. At 35 years old, she is the youngest member of Democratic House leadership.Congresswoman Jacobs also serves as Founding Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict (POCC) Caucus; Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group; and Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, where she is Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force.Prior to serving in elected office, Congresswoman Jacobs spent years working to address, minimize, and prevent conflict, instability, and inequality around the world. She worked in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations; in the Innovation Unit at UNICEF; in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations at the U.S. Department of State; and as a foreign policy advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.Congresswoman Jacobs also served as the Founding CEO of Project Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to mapping schools and their Internet connectivity around the world, which has since become one of UNICEF's flagship programs. She served as a Scholar in Residence at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, and in 2018, she founded San Diego for Every Child, a coalition dedicated to ending child poverty in San Diego County.A third-generation San Diegan, Congresswoman Jacobs graduated from Torrey Pines High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of International Affairs degree in International Security Policy and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University.

This week's episode covers DoD's Defense Innovation Unit report about actions to maintain U.S. technological superiority, DOJ's plans to address the dangers posed by AI technology by seeking sentencing enhancements for crimes committed using AI technology, and a GAO decision involving a situation in which an offeror's proposal was blocked by the agency's cybersecurity system, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.

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We recently interviewed Sir Geoff Mulgan, as part of our Jericho Conversations series.Geoff Mulgan is one of our smartest thinkers. He was Director of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit (and before that Director of the Performance and Innovation Unit); Director of Policy at 10 Downing Street under British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Co-founder and Director of the London-based think tank Demos (from 1993 to 1998); and Chief adviser to Gordon Brown MP in the early 1990s. Geoff is now a Professor of Collective Intelligence, Social Innovation and Public Policy at University College, London.When Science Meets Power is the timely title of Sir Geoff Mulgan's new book, the themes of which were explored in this conversation. Jericho partner Matthew Gwyther spoke to Geoff about big tech and AI, the response to COVID and the future of the relationship between science and politics. 

Episode 3: Innovating urban governance: the Creative Bureaucrat Does creativity have a place in City Hall? The idea that bureaucracy should or can be creative certainly runs counter to common ideas we have of city government. But recently, that has begun to change. Innovation in city governance is being recast as ‘creative problem solving'. Drawing on stories from city governments around the world, in this third episode of ‘Innovating Cities', Tom Baker and Pauline McGuirk discuss what it takes to build creative capacity within bureaucracies. Tom Baker is Associate Professor in the School of Environment, University of Auckland. His research focuses on how public policies are made and implemented, addressing social, institutional, ideological and spatial dimensions. Pauline McGuirk is Senior Professor of urban geography and Director of the Australian Centre for Culture, Environment, Society and Space, University of Wollongong. Her work revolves around critical studies of urban governance, its changing geographies, material practices and politics, and the differential implications for urban places, communities, subjectivities and power. For more information about our podcast series, including transcripts, go to: https://uow.info/innovating-cities Find out more about our research project Innovating urban governance: practices for enhanced urban futures at: https://www.uow.edu.au/the-arts-social-sciences-humanities/research/access/research/rce/ Special guests Anne-Marie Croce, Program Lead, Customer Experience Transformation and Innovation, City of Toronto Brad Badelt, Director of Sustainability, City of Vancouver, CityStudio Vancouver. James Corless, Executive Director, Sacramento Area Council of Governments Eliza Erickson, former Director of Innovation and Strategy, Office of Innovation and Technology, City of Philadelphia James Wagner, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Performance, Strategy and Innovation, City of Tulsa Arna Ýr Sævarsdóttir, Service and Digital Transformation Manager, Department of Services & Innovation, City of Reykjavik Michele D'Alena, Director, Civic Imagination Office, City of Bologna Kris Carter, former Co-Chair, Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics Terrance Smith, Former Director of the Innovation Unit, City of Mobile This podcast episode was supported by the Australian Research Council under Grant ARCDP200100176 Innovating urban governance: practices for enhanced urban futures, a joint project by the University of Wollongong, the University of Sydney and the University of Auckland. Audio recording and editing by Jennifer Macey. Additional editing by Emily Perkins. Coordination by Laura Goh. Special thanks to Brian Dwyer.

Does the UK still enjoy a competitive advantage in the facilitation of ethically and socially responsible investment management? Where and how do faith-based investment solutions play a role in today's UK market? What are recent innovations in Islamic investment products based on assets such as gold, and what potential do such innovations offer? What is the continuing role of Shariah compliant fintech in the development of investment management solutions? How will the development of fully Shariah compliant ISAs [individual savings accounts] influence the UK investment management sector? How do systematic tilts in portfolio allocation as a result of Shariah screens affect how ESG integration is approached? How are UK investors encouraging portfolio companies to consider and manage long-term climate-related risk and social impact? What are investment managers doing to address green, social and impact washing? Finally, what is the impact of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and changing materiality thresholds for achieving Article 8 and 9 classifications? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Dr Natalie Schoon, CEO, REDmoney ConsultingPanelists:Dr Martina Macpherson, Head of ESG Product Management, SIXOmar Shaikh, CEO, Cocoa InvestSimon Meldrum, Innovative Finance, Private Sector and Innovation Unit, Partnerships and Resource Development, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesZalina Shamsudin, Head of International Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

Timo Hallantie, Head of Unit at the European Commission since 2014, oversees the EIC Pathfinder program within the European Innovation Council. He brings vast experience in ICT R&D and innovation policies, having held various roles at the EC, including ERA, public-private partnerships & international cooperation. On The Menu: 1. EIC Pathfinder Program: Supporting innovators in realizing breakthrough technology dreams aligned with the EIC's goals 2. Involvement in 3D materials, spintronics, and quantum technologies 3. The crucial role of SMEs as innovative drivers 4. Addressing funding and financing needs, including public investment 5. Key drivers for successful international collaboration in R&D and innovation policies 6. Emerging technologies with potential societal impact, such as fusion energy, quantum technologies, and medical imaging

It may not have tanks anymore, but the Marine Corps wants to make sure it has cutting edge technology tailored to the force's unique requirements. One source for that technology — the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) — is scheduled to reach full operational capability this fall.The unit primarily employs reservists to fill its ranks, a choice which allows it to draw from private sector talent to get expertise in fields like cyber security, artificial intelligence and robotics.“The driving assumption that has spawned the Marine Innovation Unit is that we are going to be in a position to leverage this unit with specialized talent, expertise and backgrounds so that we can deliver real outcomes that would otherwise be difficult for the active component to drive in isolation,” Marine Lt. Col. Eric Chase, head of MIU's defense engagement branch, told Federal News Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It may not have tanks anymore, but the Marine Corps wants to make sure it has cutting edge technology tailored to the force's unique requirements. One source for that technology — the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) — is scheduled to reach full operational capability this fall. The unit primarily employs reservists to fill its ranks, a choice which allows it to draw from private sector talent to get expertise in fields like cyber security, artificial intelligence and robotics. “The driving assumption that has spawned the Marine Innovation Unit is that we are going to be in a position to leverage this unit with specialized talent, expertise and backgrounds so that we can deliver real outcomes that would otherwise be difficult for the active component to drive in isolation,” Marine Lt. Col. Eric Chase, head of MIU's defense engagement branch, told Federal News Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast features Lauren Bedula, Hondo Geurts, and Michael Brown discussing national security and public/private partnerships. Mike Brown, a former CEO and director of DIU, shares his experience in the private sector and government, highlighting the threat landscape related to China's investment in early-stage companies. He emphasizes the need for increased awareness in the private sector regarding the Chinese threat. The conversation touches on the changing landscape of national security and the integration of commercial technology in warfare. The guests discuss the challenges faced in collaboration between the private sector and the defense community, including policy and cultural barriers. They also highlight the importance of fast following and the need for a more agile procurement process to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies.Lauren, Hondo and Michael discuss:Cybersecurity threatsGovernment responseTechnology advancementsInternational collaborationEducation and awarenessCritical infrastructure protectionResearch and development investment

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On today's episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Maj. Kelley Jhong, Warfighter in Residence of the Defense Innovation Unit in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. Kelley discussed her journey into AI while serving in the Army, and how that transition while having a non-technical background inspired her to support new training initiatives. Stay tuned as we take a deep dive into the world of new AI warfighting capabilities, and why she believes it's important to gain a thorough understanding of this vastly-expanding field. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

The Defense Innovation Unit, or DIU, was established to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology throughout the U.S. military to ensure our forces continue to have a technological advantage over our adversaries and competitors. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense, from the services and components to combatant commands and 4th estate agencies, to rapidly prototype and field advanced commercial solutions.   DIU is the only DoD organization focused exclusively on fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military at the speed of relevance. The DIU is focused on six technology areas where the commercial sector is leading the way: artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber and telecommunications, energy, human systems, and space.   On this episode, Tripp chats with DIU Liaisons Officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, Lt. Col. Glenn McCartan.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense.   Show notes:   To learn more visit DIU.mil.   Book recommendations: The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

The small but potent Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has reached its stride, as it enters its eighth year in business. The DIU uses a technique known as "other transaction authority" to quickly get new technology prototypes built for military purposes. Last year, those awards reached a billion dollars. For some highlights from its latest annual report, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with DIU's Acting Director Mike Madsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The small but potent Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has reached its stride, as it enters its eighth year in business. The DIU uses a technique known as "other transaction authority" to quickly get new technology prototypes built for military purposes. Last year, those awards reached a billion dollars. For some highlights from its latest annual report, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with DIU's Acting Director Mike Madsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever the country's energy future will turn out to be … it will require advances in science and technology. That's where my next guest comes in. The Senate confirmed her late last month as director of the Energy Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency. Introducing Dr. Evelyn Wang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever the country's energy future will turn out to be … it will require advances in science and technology. That's where my next guest comes in. The Senate confirmed her late last month as director of the Energy Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency. Introducing Dr. Evelyn Wang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, A'ndre talks to Mike Brown, who recently served as Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) between 2018 and 2022, on what DIU is and why the organization is unique within the Department of Defense, his time as Director, and the challenges facing the defense innovation space in the 2020s. We begin the podcast with a conversation on the term innovation itself, before moving into how DIU works with commercial enterprise to dramatically accelerate timelines of acquisition. Mike reflects on his own leading the organization, discussing how he made decisions of prioritization and lessons learned for others evaluating innovation.  Mike also provides his take on the biggest challenges facing commercial enterprise in partnering with DoD, and what can be done within procurement to enable access to longer-term contracts for smaller businesses and start-ups. He  addresses perceived accessibility issues and concerns around classification that may give business leaders pause when partnering with DoD, and whether DIU is being adequately supported by current DoD funding and if the organization has the roots to keep going as the defense innovation space matures. We round out the conversation by getting Mike's reflections on the state of defense innovation today, and his thoughts on the advent of the many new national security centric tech companies that are out there.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of any host's employer.

In this episode Jeremy interviews Professor Nigel Adams of Buckingham University.  Nigel runs the Business Enterprise and Innovation Unit there.We look at the topic of entrepreneurialism, can it be taught? How entrepreneurship is evolving, the need for more female entrepreneurs and much more. Leave with some valuable insights and ideas when it comes to the people you employ or the mindset you can adopt to have a fresh perspective on innovation. Always the networker even invites you for coffee and conversation too.

On December 3rd, Burn Bag co-host Ryan Rosenthal was in Simi Valley, CA covering the 2022 edition of the Reagan National Defense Forum, one of the nation's largest gatherings of the defense community.Bucky Butow talks to Ryan about the ability of the DoD to rapidly and effectively innovate, collaborating with the private sector to develop new technologies, and the emerging areas that DIU views as particularly important.

Tune in for this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest Kate Stowe, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), United States Department of Defense (DoD)”! Hear insight into the scope of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), their role as an organization, and learn about how the DIU makes faster use of emerging commercial technologies within the DoD.

They say an Army moves on its stomach. And, perhaps its vehicles on fossil fuel. But it would appear those vehicles are getting less dependent on gasoline and diesel, and more dependent on batteries. General Motors is developing battery pack prototypes for the Defense Innovation Unit, as a matter of fact. To go further down the road on this topic, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with JD Johnson, VP of Business Development for GM Defense and retired Army three-star general.

What was it like to lead the Defense Innovation Unit? How had DIU transformed the way the U.S. Department of Defense fields commercial technology? What does the future hold for innovation at DoD? Join Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more on former government executive Mike Brown on a Special Edition of The […]

Auch Schlagwörter kommen in die Jahre. Unternehmen, die sich dem „Change“ verschreiben, werden heute bestenfalls müde Reaktionen ernten. Denn Change – also Wandel – stand bis vor kurzem für die Erkenntnis, dass unsere Wirtschaft digital wird. Eine Erkenntnis, die längst Allgemeingut ist. Mittlerweile treiben Klimakrise und die Neuordnung der weltweiten Wirtschaft die Gesellschaft um. Und beiden Entwicklungen werden technologische Veränderungen oder Modifikationen der Arbeitsprozesse voraussichtlich nicht gerecht. Es braucht Transformationen. Und die bedeuten, dass es in Unternehmen um mehr geht als Nachhaltigkeit. Es geht um Impact: die Welt soll tatsächlich besser gemacht werden – ökologisch, sozial und im fairen Zusammenspiel der Akteure. Darum ging es in dieser Woche auf dem Impact Festival in Offenbach, einer Initiative von Neosfer, der Innovation Unit der Commerzbank. Und deren Geschäftsführer, Kai Werner und Matthias Lais, haben konkrete Vorstellungen, warum unternehmerische Veränderung heute mehr sein muss als Change. Im Trader's Weekend teilen sie ihre Ideen.

Auch Schlagwörter kommen in die Jahre. Unternehmen, die sich dem „Change“ verschreiben, werden heute bestenfalls müde Reaktionen ernten. Denn Change – also Wandel – stand bis vor kurzem für die Erkenntnis, dass unsere Wirtschaft digital wird. Eine Erkenntnis, die längst Allgemeingut ist. Mittlerweile treiben Klimakrise und die Neuordnung der weltweiten Wirtschaft die Gesellschaft um. Und beiden Entwicklungen werden technologische Veränderungen oder Modifikationen der Arbeitsprozesse voraussichtlich nicht gerecht. Es braucht Transformationen. Und die bedeuten, dass es in Unternehmen um mehr geht als Nachhaltigkeit. Es geht um Impact: die Welt soll tatsächlich besser gemacht werden – ökologisch, sozial und im fairen Zusammenspiel der Akteure. Darum ging es in dieser Woche auf dem Impact Festival in Offenbach, einer Initiative von Neosfer, der Innovation Unit der Commerzbank. Und deren Geschäftsführer, Kai Werner und Matthias Lais, haben konkrete Vorstellungen, warum unternehmerische Veränderung heute mehr sein muss als Change. Im Trader's Weekend teilen sie ihre Ideen.

Power of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is KA McKercher, a designer and writer living on Aboriginal land in Australia. They have over 10 years experience leading social innovation and co-design approaches across Australia and New Zealand, previously working as Principal at The Australian Centre of Social Innovation, the Innovation Unit and the NSW government. Most recently KA has gone independent offering service design and co-design training, coaching, resources and support for senior leaders. Show Links This show's web page KA Beyond Sticky Notes KA on LinkedIn KA on Twitter Andy Subscribe to Power of Ten Subscribe to Andy's newsletter Doctor's Note Andy's online courses Andy on Twitter Andy on LinkedIn Polaine.com Suggestions? Feedback? Get in touch!

This week on The Creative Mother Podcast host Kate Hursthouse talks to Jade Tang - Taylor who is a purpose-driven, design-led, creative social entrepreneur. Over the past 10-15+ years her career has been more of a squiggly line than a straight one, something I can really relate to. Jade has worked on a myriad of game-changing projects with change-making organisations, moving in & out of being a social entrepreneur to social intrapreneur across various organisations, industries & sectors. However, the common thread through them all is that she is deeply passionate about design for social innovation, social change & more recently systems change.She brought Creative Mornings to New Zealand 10 years ago. Currently, the main "hat" she wears is the Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Innovation Unit. She is also an Edmund Hillary Fellow, a SheEO activator but most importantly Jade a proud working mum of one.https://www.tangtaylor.com/ https://twitter.com/JadeTT123   https://www.instagram.com/jadett123/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadett123/ Links from today's episodeCreative Mornings AucklandSwiss Miss - Tina Roth-EisenburgEmma Rogan100 Days Project 100 Mums Projecthttps://medium.com/@JadeTT123/100-mums-project-reflections-468c0d0315d0SHEEOInspired by:Traci HoupapaAra SimmonsListening to:The Long Time AcademyAbout your host:Kate Hursthouse is an artist, creative business owner and single mother to one awesome kid. She has run her own creative business since 2014 and has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years - from commercial illustrations and design projects to contemporary art, children's book illustrations and hand-painted murals. She started this podcast to try and answer the question: how do we continue to be creative and produce creative work, while raising children? Her goal is to create a little corner of the internet where creative mothers share their stories and gain a feeling of community, understanding, and inspiration.www.katehursthouse.com@katehursthousewww.creativemotherpodcast.com@creativemotherpodcastFREE download: The 60 tools, materials and programs I use to run my creative business

The Defense Acquisition University and the Defense Innovation Unit have teamed up to offer what you might call an acquisition baptism. It's what they call an immersive course to get procurement people trained in commercial practices for buying goods and services faster. As DIU officials like to put it, at the speed of relevance. Joining the Federal Drive with more about the course to be offered this fall, the Defense Innovation Unit's director of acquisition, Cherissa Tamayori.

What are the objectives of education and how best can we prepare students for the future?   Our host for this episode is Paul Ellis, Head of Teaching and Learning at Cambridge Assessment International Education. He is joined by the co-authors of Thrive, a book that looks at the purpose of schools in a changing world. Valerie Hannon is Co-founder of the Innovation Unit and the Global Education Leaders Partnership, and Consultant Advisor to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Dr Amelia Peterson is part of the founding faculty of the London Interdisciplinary School and holder of a PhD in Education from Harvard University.   We also hear from four school leaders who feature in the book. Andy Moor, CEO of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Brooke Moore, District Principal of Enquiry and Innovation at Delta School District. Kim Ondrik, Principal of Mill Bay Nature School. And Rae Snape, Head Teacher of Milton Road Primary School.     Show notes: Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World Tom Sherrington, The Learning Rainforest Encyclical letter, Ludato si', Pope Francis Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS) The Green School, Bali The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better, Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson Everyone's invited Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

How Humans can Surprise Themselves Guest: Bryce Goodman, Chief Strategist for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Department of Defense's Innovation Unit. Bryce works at the intersection of developing technologies and emerging societal needs. In this wide-ranging conversation he considers the governance challenges for business leaders as they strive to limit unintended consequences and operate responsible AI systems. He celebrates the work of interdisciplinary teams who bring a range of perspectives and skills to framing the problems to be solved: too often these questions are kicked down the line to programmers and engineers. Bryce is interested not only in the ethics of emerging tech but also in its ethical use – here he tells us how machine learning is being used to prevent illegal fishing, to monitor the health of coral reefs – and most delightful of all – to track the ‘voice' patterns of whales to understand their grammar and dialect and finally, perhaps, to be able to talk back to them. The Ceti Project: Tracking the communication patterns of whales · The US Defense innovation Unit: tracking illegal ocean fishing · Defense Innovation Unit: Responsible AI Guidelines · Connect with Bryce

In this session, originally recorded on January 26, 2022, we asked Matthew Mendelsohn, a public policy entrepreneur, researcher, strategic advisor and public sector executive, to share his five good ideas on the best ways to influence the decisions governments make. Matthew provides an overview of lessons he has learned during his time in government, advocacy, consulting and policy think tanks. Read the full transcript at https://maytree.com/five-good-ideas/five-good-ideas-to-influence-public-policy/. Five Good Ideas 1. Political science matters – interests, institutions, ideas, identity, and incentives all constrain outcomes 2. Understand the political process, the bureaucratic process, and the issue 3. Relationships and trust are capital 4. Stories matter to help frame problems and solutions 5. The announcement is the end of the beginning – details and implementation matter Resources David Evans and Markus Goldstein: 8 lessons on how to influence policy with evidence – from Oxfam’s experience. Overseas Development Institute: 10 things to know about how to influence policy with research. Antje Dun: How to frame issues for social change impact. Pedro Barata: Five Good Ideas for getting your issues on the public policy dance floor Sherri Torjman: Five Good Ideas about policy About Matthew Mendelsohn Matthew Mendelsohn is a public policy entrepreneur, researcher, strategic advisor, and public sector executive. He has been using public policy to deliver economic and social impact for 25 years. He is currently a Visiting Professor and co-founder of First Policy Response at Ryerson University in Toronto and a Senior Advisor to Boston Consulting Group’s Global Public Sector Practice. From 2016-2020 he served as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet in the Privy Council Office, where he led the Prime Minister’s Results & Delivery Unit and the Impact & Innovation Unit. During his time in Ottawa, he also co-led the Government of Canada data strategy, oversaw advice on digital and platform governance, and designed Impact Canada, which developed Challenges and outcomes-based funding initiatives for the government. Prior to his role in the Privy Council Office, Matthew was the founding Director of the Mowat Centre, a public policy think tank in the School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Toronto. During that time, he published and spoke about government transformation, democratic institutions, social and economic policy, and federalism. Matthew is a former Deputy Minister and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet with the Ontario government and a former Senior Advisor in the federal government’s Privy Council Office where he led the polling unit. He was a chief architect of the 2015 Liberal election platform and a member of Prime Minister Trudeau’s transition team. Matthew received his B.A. from McGill University and Ph.D. from the l’Université de Montréal and held a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia. He was a tenured faculty member in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University for 10 years and has been an active board member for many non-profit

NIAID develops new Pandemic Preparedness Plan Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president, discusses his organization's development of a new Pandemic Preparedness Plan, the history of pandemic preparedness, prototype pathogens versus priority pathogens and current work on preparing for future outbreaks   Accelerating technology adoption for the Defense Department Mike Madsen, director of strategic engagement at the Defense Innovation Unit, details how DIU works with DoD and the commercial ecosystem to get leading-edge technology to men and women in uniform and what the organization is focusing on this fiscal year

“Today there's about 87,000 wind turbines installed onshore and they are generating, 122,000 megawats of power. So, and as you said, that's about 10 to 12% of the total use in the U.S. …A 1.5 megawat turbine is one of the more common ones in the United States, and that will give you enough energy for about 350 homes in the United States. So then if you take that and scale it up to a 10 megawat, that's going to be about 3000..about 10 times as many homes.” Meredyth Crichton on Electric Ladies Podcast  As we move into spring, we also move into hurricane season in many parts of the country, and that means potential loss of power from those hurricanes again. What can we do about that, especially as hurricanes become more frequent and severe as a result of climate change? Listen to Meredyth Crichton of Clemson University's Energy Innovation Unit, and an expert in energy technologies (especially wind power) explain how the grid distributes power and more in this enlightening interview with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. (Electric Ladies was formerly known as Green Connections Radio.) You'll hear: How the electric grid works – and about a grid simulator. How wind turbines work and how much power they really deliver. What developments are in process for storage to help the economy transition to clean power. Plus, insightful career advice. And much more! “I purposely went and tried to build my support structure, which was a group of mostly women that were in a similar area for their career. Now this was while I was working in industry. So I relied very heavily on a group of about five to eight women, where we would talk regularly at least once a month. And we would support each other, whether that meant we would support each other in a meeting to make sure that our voice was heard…. I would have some that were higher than me in the organization, and when a career opportunity comes open, we would purposely think of each other and say, ‘is there someone from this group that I could mention that might be a good fit for this job?'" Meredyth Crichton on Electric Ladies podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also want to listen to (some of these are under the name Green Connections Radio): Jennifer Gerbi, Ph.D., Deputy Director and Acting Director, ARPA-E, the innovation arm of the Department of Energy  Michele Wucker, thought leaders and author of “You Are What You Risk: The New Art & Science to Navigating an Uncertain World.” Kathryn Pavlovsky, Deloitte Energy, Resources & Industrials, on the energy transformation and ESG Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Sustainability & Supply Chain practice, on companies “doing” ESG, and the supply chain. Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers, Director of Research, on the status and careers of women in various types of engineering roles. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson   and @electricgalspod

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, a new interim director for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. New data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shows the federal workforce leads the civilian labor force in some areas, but lags in other areas. Jeffrey Neal, former chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security, explains his takeaways from the data. The Senate will vote on a continuing resolution this week that will keep the government open through the middle of March. Robert Shea, national managing principal for public policy at Grant Thornton and former associate director for the Office of Management and Budget, discusses the impact on government operations six months into the current fiscal year without an approved budget and without a budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Eight new commercial solutions are in use across the Defense Department thanks to the Defense Innovation Unit. DIU has now facilitated 35 commercial solutions across DOD. DIU Director Michael Brown tells Francis what is most significant from FY2021. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

This week's episode covers increased minimum wage for certain federal contract workers, a protest decision involving proposal misrepresentation, cybersecurity and data safeguarding updates from DOD and NIST, and highlights from the Defense Innovation Unit Annual Report, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Monica Sterling. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.

At the Defense Department, artificial intelligence has been topic one lately. But unlike, say, China, the U.S. Federal Government including DOD have a policy of ethical and unbiased application of AI. Recently the Defense Innovation Unit issued what it calls Responsible AI Guidelines. Joining the Federal Drive with what those are all about, the unit's technical director for artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jared Dunnmon.

David is a Senior Associate at Innovation Unit. As a co-founder and previous Board Director, David has helped shape the organization and its strategy since its foundation in 2006. For over two decades, David has consulted and advised on forming and implementing strategies and policies for transformation and innovation in education, early learning, healthcare and other public services. Interview highlights include: comparing learning challenges during the pandemic across multiple jurisdictions; the importance of context when analyzing  complex systems; the power of stepping back from children and giving them their own space to learn; how recent "forced changes"  in education delivery may result in powerful reflection and longer-term impacts; and David shares who and what has shaped and inspired his thinking. 

In this week's episode, Rod and Jal are joined by two guests, Valerie Hannon and Amelia Peterson. Valerie co-founded Innovation Unit and currently leads their international education work, and is also the Co-Chair of the Global Education Leaders Partnership (GELP). Amelia holds the title of LSE Fellow at the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and is a member of the founding faculty at LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School, a brand new UK university slated to open this fall.The four cover a number of topics including, opportunities and challenges to educational transformation, the dilemma of meritocracy and credentials in schooling, whether we should rethink colleges and universities as the main path for students, and advice for where to focus our efforts when seeking systemic change.http://www.deeperlearningdozen.org 

For our final Business as Usual webcast, we will welcome T. Ryan Whelan of the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). DIU strengthens our national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. Whelan will detail how DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense (DoD), from the services and components to combatant commands and defense agencies, to rapidly prototype and field advanced commercial solutions that address national security challenges. With offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, and the Pentagon, DIU connects its DoD partners with leading technology companies across the country.

Valerie Hannon co-founded Innovation Unit and leads Innovation Unit's international education work. She has supported education change programmes in numerous systems, including the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Africa, and is a founding member and Co-Chair of the Global Education Leaders Partnership (GELP). Valerie Hannon's career spans leadership of education systems, research, teaching, and capacity building. In the UK, she was Director of Education for Derbyshire and an advisor on creativity in the Department for Education. She has led many Innovation Unit education programmes, including Next Practice projects, Learning Futures (in the UK), and Learning Frontiers (in Australia). She has been consultant adviser to Finland, South Africa and British Columbia, Canada and is an established thought leader in the field of education innovation. Valerie is an expert adviser on education to the OECD, and a frequent contributor to the World Summit on Innovation in Education (WISE). She is a regular keynote speaker and facilitator at international conferences and workshops. Valerie's new book, published by Innovation Unit Press, is called Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World (2nd Edition, released Feb. 2021), co-authored with Amelia Peterson. Social Links Twitter: @valeriehannon

In 2020, Ranjit Disale won the Global Teacher Prize, a US $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. On today's episode, Ezequiel Molina, Senior Economist in the Global Knowledge and Innovation Unit at the World Bank Education Global Practice, and Adelle Pushparatnam, Education Specialist in the Global Knowledge and Innovation unit of the World Bank Education Global Practice, speak with Ranjit about his journey as a teacher and his vision for teachers in the future. On March 23, as part of the The World Bank Global Platform for Successful Teachers panel, Ranjit spoke with Jaime Saavedra, Global Director of Education at the World Bank, about how we can support teachers in the age of the pandemic. Watch the recording of the virtual event here.

In this episode of the Meaningful Learning Podcast, I speak with Valerie Hannon. Valerie is a global thought leader, inspiring systems to re-think what educational ‘success’ will mean in the 21st century. The co-founder of both Innovation Unit  and of the Global Education Leaders Partnership. Valerie is a radical voice for change, whilst grounded in a deep understanding of how education systems currently work. A former Director of Education for Derbyshire and then an adviser in the UK Department for Education, she now works to release and harness the agency and creativity of both learners and educators. Currently, she is Senior Adviser to the OECD in its Education 2030 project. In this episode, we discuss: Thinking about learning in terms of "what for?" before moving onto "how?" Learning to thrive in a transforming world (ecologically and through biotech and infotech) How we need to re-write the story in order to build the public will for change. Please leave us your thoughts and comments.

In 2020, Ranjit Disale won the Global Teacher Prize, a US $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. On today's episode, Ezequiel Molina, Senior Economist in the Global Knowledge and Innovation Unit at the World Bank Education Global Practice, and Adelle Pushparatnam, Education Specialist in the Global Knowledge and Innovation unit of the World Bank Education Global Practice, speak with Ranjit about his journey as a teacher and his vision for teachers in the future. Join us on March 23 to continue the conversation. As part of the The World Bank Global Platform for Successful Teachers panel, Ranjit will speak with Jaime Saavedra, Global Director of Education at the World Bank, about how we can support teachers in the age of the pandemic. Register to join us for the virtual event.

Zu Gast in dieser Episode: Sven Siering, Leiter der Digital Innovation Unit der Deutschen Leasing AG. Wir sprechen mit dem Innovator darüber, wie sich die Digitalisierung ganz konkret auf das Geschäft der Deutschen Leasing AG auswirkt. Wir lernen das Deutsche Leasing-Geschäftsmodell näher kennen und bekommen konkrete Einblicke in den Auftrag und Fokus der zugehörigen Unit „Digital Innovation“. Außerdem sprechen wir über Herausforderungen und Chancen digitaler Innovationen und wie essentiell das Thema Co-Creation dabei auch im B2B-Bereich ist. Sven Siering erklärt Hintergründe und Vorteile der Ausgründung der vent.io GmbH aus einem Mutterkonzern und lässt sich bei uns schon exklusiv vor der offiziellen Ankündigung ein paar Details dazu entlocken – stay tuned. Zudem veranschaulicht er anhand des spezifischen Use Cases „MachineHero“, wie neue Geschäftsmodelle entwickelt werden können und verrät, welche Probleme die Digital Innovation Unit in Zukunft lösen möchte.

What is education for? And how might we create a new definition of success, that enables us all to thrive in life, society, and on our planet? In today's episode, we speak with Valerie Hannon, co-founder of Innovation Unit, a social enterprise creating new ways for people to belong and contribute to thriving societies. We discuss learning ecosystems, how we define success, and what kind of new school we need for the learning future. Valerie Hannon's career spans leadership of education systems, research, teaching, and capacity building. She has supported education change programmes in numerous systems, including the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Africa, and is a founding member and Co-Chair of the Global Education Leaders Partnership (GELP). Valerie was Director of Education for Derbyshire, and an advisor on creativity in the Department for Education. She has led many Innovation Unit education programmes, including Next Practice projects, Learning Futures (in the UK), and Learning Frontiers (in Australia). She has been consultant adviser to Finland, British Columbia in South Africa (KZA) and is an established thought leader in the field of education innovation. Valerie is an expert adviser on education to the OECD, and a frequent contributor to the World Summit on Innovation in Education (WISE). She is a regular keynote speaker and facilitator at international conferences and workshops. Valerie's new book, published by Innovation Unit Press, is called THRIVE: schools reinvented for the real challenges we face.

Tracking progress at the Defense Innovation Unit Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, discusses progress made at the Defense Innovation Unit in its five-year history Thinking strategically about hypersonic weapons Seth Cropsey, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses the benefits of hypersonic capabilities Defining “legacy systems” Thomas Mahnken, President & CEO of the Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments, discusses the replacement of legacy systems

If I were to ask you the question how many innovations does your company produce every week, could you answer it with an exact number? If you can't answer it listen to this podcast now --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Folge zwei unserer Innovation Summer Tour geben wir dir einen Einblick in die Arbeit von SOFWERX, der Innovationseinheit der US Special Operation Forces. Deren Direktor, Tambrein Bates, erzählt uns, wie er und sein Team eine Plattform für die Erforschung, Erprobung und Bewertung vielversprechender Technologien geschaffen haben, wie sie privatwirtschaftliche und militärische Interessen verbinden und mit welchen Methoden sie das Potential innovativer Ideen erkennen und fördern. Für Deinen nächsten Einsatz statten wir Dich mit folgenden Hinweisen aus:   1) …wie SOFWERX sich von rein militärischen Innovation Hubs abhebt 2) …welche Methoden zur Förderung von Innovation hilfreich sind und welche nicht 3) …wie SOFWERX Meinungsvielfalt fördert 4) …welchen Stellenwert Feld-Erfahrung von Mitarbeitern für die Arbeit bei SOFWERX hat ❗️ Wichtiger Hinweis: Diese Episode des Ackerschnacker Podcasts gehört zu unseren Retroausgaben. Sie wurde während des ersten Lockdowns im Frühjahr 2020 als Video-Schalte ausgestrahlt und aufgezeichnet. Die Tonqualität kann daher hier und da wie durch einen Ackerschnacker klingen, die inhaltliche Qualität bleibt aber erstklassig. Mit den neueren Folgen bekommst du auch mehr Hörgenuss – versprochen! __________________________ ||||| HIGHLIGHTS |||||

The Defense Department is running out of fingers to plug up the ever-increasing amount of cyber threats it faces to its dam. But hiring more people, with more fingers, to block the holes is not the answer either. Jeff Kleck, the director of the cyber portfolio for the Defense Innovation Unit at the Defense Department, said DIU is testing artificial intelligence to keep up with the velocity, volume and veracity of cyber threats. He shared more details on Ask the CIO with Federal New Network Executive Editor Jason Miller.

Episode Notes Episode Transcript HERE Further reading: 0:38 The Innovation Unit, where I used to work 0:44 Agile School Leadership 0:50 Teaching Sprints 2:05 The OECD and PISA 4:54 Valerie Hannon 4:59 Tony Mackay 5:03 Michael Fullan 5:16 Michael Fullan, "Large-scale Reform Comes of age" 6:38 Andreas Schleicher 8:16 Jeffrey Sachs 15:10 Anthony Bryk on Networked Improvement Communities 15:28 Nelson Gonzalez 17:41 Anthony Bryk, Learning to Improve 18:11 IDEO Design Thinking, Human-centered Design 18:15 Agile Development 18:19 Lean Startup 18:31 Implementation Science 22:07 James Clear, Atomic Habits 22:16 BJ Fogg, Tiny Habits 27:34 Boulder, Pebble, Sand protocol

This is Episode 9 of the Business Tool Workshop. This week we bring you our first #TeesaInterview. Our Founder Paula Mugisa interviewed Professor Nigel Adams, the Director of the Buckingham Enterprise and Innovation Unit, at the University of Buckingham.

American leadership in science and technology is at risk. As our own investment in research and development has dwindled, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has not only substantially increased their investment in the technologies of the future, but stolen American intellectual property in a way that has quickly closed what was once a formidable gap in scientific capabilities. As we've come to realize with our medical supply chains, a world in which we rely on the CCP for critical technologies – whether it be 5G or Artificial Intelligence – is a direct threat to our national security. But what is the government doing to combat the CCP's predatory technology practices, and what more can be done to maintain America's leadership in these critical fields? To explore these questions, Rep. Gallagher is joined by Mike Brown, the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at the U.S. Department of Defense and the co-author of a Pentagon study on China's participation in the U.S. venture ecosystem. While the conversation focuses largely on Mike Brown's position at DIU, his experience as a Silicon Valley CEO, and how technological innovation will factor into great power competition with China, the two discuss more than geopolitics and whether or not the U.S. and China are entering a new Cold War. They also recommend bingeworthy shows on Netflix and elaborate the art of being in an amateur rock/dance band.

To help me understand more about the role of government in innovation, I'm talking to Ian Reese. He looks after the Inspectorate Strategy and Innovation Unit for medicines and healthcare products in the UK. We speak about the dynamic relationship between the government and innovators, some of the processes involved and the role of lobbying and regulation.

Hello friends, how are you? Are you running out of listening content? We are back with a new episode, featuring a conversation recorded by Matt Barlow (in the days before physical distancing) with Rick Smith and Megan Warin. Rick is a biocultural anthropologist who is currently a postdoctoral fellow with the Neukom Institute for Computational Science and the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth, and Megan is a professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Adelaide. In this episode, they discuss epigenetics - its origins, politics, promise and potential risks - and what anthropology can contribute to this field of biological research. Many thanks to Alex Fimeri and his team at the Learning Enhancement and Innovation Unit at the University of Adelaide for their assistance in the recording of this episode. DOHaD (https://dohadsoc.org/) Indigenous STS Lab (https://indigenoussts.com/) Scholarship mentioned: Alaimo, Stacy. 2010. Bodily Natures: Science, Environment, and the Material Self. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. Barad, Karen. 2007. Meeting the Universe Halfway: Quantum Physics and the Entanglement of Matter and Meaning. Durham: Duke University Press. Barker, David. 1994. Mothers, babies, and health in later life. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston. Bolnick, Deborah. 2015. ‘Combating Racial Health Disparities through Medical Education: The Need for Anthropological and Genetic Perspectives in Medical Training.’ Human Biology. 87(4): 361-371. Bourdieu, Pierre. 1977. Outline of a Theory of Practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Coole, Diane and Samantha Frost. 2010. New Materialisms: Ontology, Agency, and Politics. Durham: Duke University Press. Kimmerer, Robin Wall. 2013. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions. Roberts, Elizabeth. 2019. ‘Bioethnography and the Birth Cohort: A Method for Making New Kinds of Anthropological Knowledge about Transmission (which is what anthropology has been about all along).’ Somatosphere. November 19. http://somatosphere.net/2019/bioethnography-anthropological-knowledge-transmission.html/ Sharp, Gemma G; Deborah A Lawlor; Sarah S Richardson. 2018. ‘It’s the mother!: How assumptions about the causal primacy of maternal effects influence research on the developmental origins of health and disease’. Social Science & Medicine. Vol. 213: 20-27. Smith, Rick and Deborah Bolnick. 2019. ‘Situating Science: Doing Biological Anthropology as a View from Somewhere.’ In: Vital Topics Forum—How Academic Diversity is Transforming Scientific Knowledge in Biological Anthropology. American Anthropologist. 121(2): 465-467. Tallbear, Kim. 2013. Native American DNA: Tribal Belonging and the False Promise of Genetic Science. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Verran, Helen. 2001. Science and an African Logic. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Warin, Megan and Tanya Zivkovic. 2019. Fatness, Obesity, and Disadvantage in the Australian Suburbs: Unpalatable Politics. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. Warin, Megan; Emma Kowal; Maurizio Meloni. 2020. ‘Indigenous Knowledge in a Postgenomic Landscape: The Politics of Epigenetic Hope and Reparation in Australia.’ Science, Technology, & Human Values. 45(1): 87-111. Conversations in Anthropology is a podcast about life, the universe, and anthropology produced by David Boarder Giles, Timothy Neale, Cameo Dalley, Mythily Meher and Matt Barlow. This podcast is made in partnership with the American Anthropological Association and supported by the Faculty of Arts & Education at Deakin University. Find us at conversationsinanthropology.wordpress.com or on Twitter at @AnthroConvo

A little over three years ago, when the forerunner to what’s now called the Defense Innovation Unit was still in its infancy, one of the first projects the Pentagon asked its new Silicon Valley outpost to tackle was the emerging problem of threats from small drones. That’s partly because several well-funded startups had already started to emerge to help companies and other non-Defense customers, like stadium and critical infrastructure operators, deal with the problem of countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). So DIU was tasked with trying to bring those commercial technologies into the Defense fold – exactly the sort of thing it was designed for. On this week's show, Lt. Col. David Willard, DIU's counter-UAS program manager joins us to talk about how things have progressed since 2016, up to the point where DoD now has five commercial companies on contract to build prototypes.

Never in a million years did Zach Walker think he would be sitting on a podcast talking about the intersection of commercial tech and national security. Zach is a decorated Veteran with years of experience working for the National Security Agency, U.S. Air Force, and is now the Texas Lead for the Defense Innovation Unit.

The Defense Department stood up the Defense Innovation Unit, or DIU, in 2015. It sought to pair military planners with Silicon Valley-type companies. After a finicky start, the agency caught on and started awarding contracts. But even though it found some successes, DIU has its skeptics in Congress. They worry it doesn't have enough direction or spends without getting a final product. DIU is now out with its first long-term metrics covering two and a half years. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke with Michael Madsen, DIU director of strategic engagement, about the numbers and what they mean for the unit's future. Hear more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Humanitarian AI Today's host Mia Kossiavelou speaks with Mike Kaul, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications at the Defense Innovation Unit about humanitarian AI and the DIU's xView Challenge.

This week Maria’s guest on the show is David Price. David is an expert in organisational learning for a complex future. He is a senior associate at The Innovation Unit and co-founder of We Do Things Differently, a cultural change practise. His book, Open: How We'll Work, Live, and Learn in the Future, has been an Amazon bestseller since its publication. In 2009, he was awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen. He writes, talks, trains, and advises leaders around the world on some of the biggest challenges facing business, education, and society, solving the problems of employees, student, and civic disengagement, maximising our potential to be creative, innovative, and fulfilled citizens, and understanding the global shift towards open organisations and systems of learning. Recorded on: 7th June 2018 In this week’s show David Price talks about his fascination with how people learn informally, shares his thoughts on the education system, talks about engagement & learning and what we expect from his new book. David tells about some major health challenges he has dealt with and what he said to the queen when receiving his OBE. Links: More about David Price More about Maria Franzoni Ltd Connect with Maria on Linkedin Connect with Maria on FaceBook Significant quotes: “We are finally recognising this thing that I call social learning, which is our capacity to learn from one another.” Next Week: Join us next week when Maria’s guest will be neuroscientist Beau Lotto

[et_pb_section bb_built="1" specialty="off" _builder_version="3.17.4" background_image="https://kci.sendittoweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1380x535_TheAsk_Hero.jpg" custom_padding="0px||0px|" custom_margin="0px||0px|" next_background_color="#ffffff" background_color="#333f48" module_class="trends-background"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.17.2" make_fullwidth="on" use_custom_width="on" width_unit="off" custom_width_percent="100%" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="0px||0px|" padding_top_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" module_class="arrow-row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_code admin_label="Back Button" _builder_version="3.17.4" module_class="people-back" saved_tabs="all"]Back[/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.17.2" background_color_1="#ffffff" custom_margin="0px||0px|" custom_padding="360px||0px|" padding_top_1="20px" padding_left_1="50px" use_custom_width="on" custom_width_px="1210px" custom_padding_last_edited="on|tablet" module_class="trends-header" custom_padding_tablet="160px||0px|"][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_text admin_label="EPISODE / 4" _builder_version="3.17.6" module_class="episode-number" custom_margin="||0px|"] EPISODE / 4 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="The art of the nudge: encouraging giving through behavioural science" _builder_version="3.17.6" custom_margin="||20px|" module_class="trends-heading"] The art of the nudge: encouraging giving through behavioural science [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2"][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built="1" specialty="on" prev_background_color="#333f48" _builder_version="3.17.4" use_custom_width="on" width_unit="off" custom_width_percent="57%" custom_padding="0px|||" padding_top_2="0px" padding_top_1="45px"][et_pb_column type="3_4" specialty_columns="3"][et_pb_row_inner admin_label="Row" _builder_version="3.17.4" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="0px|||" padding_top_1="0px" custom_padding_last_edited="off|"][et_pb_column_inner type="4_4" saved_specialty_column_type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title admin_label="Date - don't edit" _builder_version="3.17.4" title="off" author="off" date_format="M Y" categories="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" module_class="trends-date" custom_margin="||0px|" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] In this final episode in our series on the Rideau Hall Foundation's Giving Behaviour Project, we explore Behavioral Science and how it can encourage giving. The premise behind Behavioural Science is simple – using insights into human behaviour to “nudge” people to make the choices and decisions we want them to.  In this episode, we'll hear how nudging works, its power to influence outcomes and practical solutions for building nudges into your fundraising strategy from Elspeth Kirkman, Head, BIT North America (The Behavioural Insights Team), Lori Radke, National VP, Marketing and Development at the MS Society, Liz Hardy, Head of the Behavioural Insights Team for the Government of Canada's Impact and Innovation Unit and finally, Scott Haldane, CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Download PDF" _builder_version="3.17.4" module_class="download-pdf"] Transcript [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_4"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://kci.sendittoweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/366.png" align="center" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="0px|||" /][et_pb_code admin_label="Social Media Share" _builder_version="3.17.2" saved_tabs="all" global_module="777"][et_social_share_custom][/et_pb_code][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version="3.17.4" area="et_pb_widget_area_2" show_border="off" module_class="insights-sidebar" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_section]

We’re joined by Christopher Fabian, Co-founder of Unicef’s Innovation Unit. We discuss how the global non-profit institution leverages innovative technology to solve real-world problems in humanitarian work. We explore the different applications of blockchain in the UN and Unicef, as well as the challenges we can anticipate when deploying these technologies in the developing world. Shaun Conway, Founder of Ixo Foundation, also joins the discussion as a startup working Unicef and talks about the value of a global reputation network for humanitarian projects. Topics covered in this episode: Chris’ and Shaun’s respective backgrounds A bit of background on the UN and Unicef Unicef’s Innovation Unit and Venture arm How Unicef evaluates the different technologies in the space (public, permissionned, etc.) The challenges faced when deploying new technologies in the developing world Unicef’s recent experimentation with an Ethereum smart contract Potential applications for blockchain at the UN and Unicef Unicef’s Venture arm and the types of projects in which they invest Ixo Foundation, their collaboration with Unicef and the value of a Proof of Impact blockchain network Episode links: Blockchain at UNICEF Christopher Fabian - Wikipedia UNICEF Ventures: Exploring Smart Contracts ixo foundation ixo foundation – Medium This episode is hosted by Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/214

In the first of a new series, twelve of the country's brightest young minds gather to solve difficult social problems. This week - how do we improve access to affordable housing? Using policy planning techniques used by governments around the world, three teams are given free reign to think the unthinkable. They then present their ideas to two judges, who'll interrogate them and pick the best. Presented by Matthew Taylor and facilitated by Cat Drew of Uscreates Team One: Oliver Sweet - runs an ethnographic research department at Ipsos MORI. Margot Lombaert - creative director of Margot Lombaert Studio, an independent graphic design practice. Ethan Howard - RSA award winner. Jack Minchella - research and design associate at the Innovation Unit and the founder of the urban research collective In-Between Economies based in Denmark. Team Two: Solveiga Pakštaitė - industrial designer specialising in user-centred design. Gemma Hitchens - Account Director at Signal Noise, which specialises in data visualisation and analysis. Jag Singh - tech entrepreneur and former political strategist. Hashi Mohamed - barrister at No5 Chambers. Team Three: Helen Steer - educator and maker who runs Do It Kits, a start-up that helps teachers use technology. Zahra Davidson - designer with a background spanning service design, social innovation and visual communication. Piero Zagami - information designer and consultant in graphic design and data visualization. Tobias Revell - artist and lecturer in Critical and Digital Design. Producer: Wesley Stephenson.

One reason that innovation has become one of those words that you just cannot escape in social impact, is the fact that the institutions that have occupied this space for the bulk of history are the anthesis of what we would consider "shiny new objects." But really, if we sit back and think about it, for many (and maybe most, or even all) of them, the rapid or constant change that we associate with innovation is actually the exact opposite of what these institutions we're built to achieve. Seriously. The public relies on public structures like governments and international organizations for setting and maintaining rules and processes that ultimately lead to a common, knowable... and stable... environment in which we can run our lives. Injecting the change associated with innovation into any system or process creates uncertainty, which is the opposite of what the "institutionalization" of something seeks to achieve. All of this is to say that, its no wonder that realizing innovation within this sector is a massive challenge - and one that fascinates me to no end. Luckily, this is something that my guest for the 142nd Terms of Reference Podcast knows a thing or two about. Corrine Gray is an Alternative Finance Specialist in the Innovation Unit at UNHCR, where she leads efforts to engage staff and refugees in open innovation. I'm confident you're going to enjoy our conversation about how UNHCR is working to develop an 'innovation mindset' and how that ultimately makes a difference for refugees.

We discuss with Dr. Alexander Hoerbst, Head of the eHealth Research & Innovation Unit at the University of Health Sciences in Austria, interoperability needs on a European and national level; why he considers the EU framework a good base to start from and what organisations need to do in order to help companies comply with the European Interoperability Framework. He suggests actions for eHealth companies in order to compete in international markets and mentions the three basic outcomes from the STOA eHealth meeting held December 1st, 2015. Interviewed by Vicki Kolovou for Tech Talks Central.

详细内容请关注周日微信，或登录以下网址： http://172.100.100.192:9008/7146/2014/12/01/2582s854642.htm This is NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. Here is the news. China has strengthened security checks of government websites, hoping to clean up those that are not up to standard by the end of next year. China's top Internet watchdog says that security checks of government websites is a key task for the country, as their data and information are sensitive and relate to state security. Officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China made the remarks at the first China Cyber Security Week, which was held last week. Government departments will pool more resources to speed up the security of their websites. It's also their duty to guide social websites to enhance their online security. The administration has regular technology training for government officials, teaching them about cyber security and how to effectively prevent online attacks. More than 2,000 government websites were hacked last year, up by 35 percent year-on-year. The hacking could cause information leaks and threaten State security, according to the center's report. This is NEWS Plus Special English. A top climate official says that the recent landmark climate agreement with the United States is a win for both sides and will inject positive energy into the upcoming global climate change negotiations in Lima, Peru, early next month. Xie Zhenhua, vice-chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, said that China is confident of meeting its 2030 goals for a peak in carbon dioxide emissions and lifting the share of non-fossil fuel to around 20 percent of energy use. Xie says China will make the goals legally binding by incorporating them into the next three Five-Year Plans. China aims to cut its 2020 carbon intensity, the amount of carbon dioxide produced per unit of GDP, by 45 percent from the 2005 level. China's emissions goal was announced in a US-China agreement during a visit to Beijing earlier this month by US President Barack Obama, who set a target at the same time for the US to cut its emissions by around 27 percent by 2025. China will submit a package to the UN early next year outlining the country's actions for post-2020. You are listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. As the global community battles the Ebola crisis sweeping across West Africa, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is investigating new approaches to combat the epidemic. Right now, the newly created Innovation Unit of UNICEF is working with real-time data to create an Ebola response plan. The Unit was formed seven years ago and is focused on using emerging technologies to deliver better results for children, said the 2014 Innovation Annual Report. In terms of real-data usage to help stop Ebola, real-time data can immediately shed light on what works and what doesn't so authorities can act immediately. As of now, the Innovation Unit is working on a set of applications for health workers that will process real-time data through a basic mobile phone; and this method will eliminate the paper based waiting time. So the program will provide direct and immediate information to governments about Ebola cases. To date, the World Health Organization has reported more than 15,000 Ebola cases in eight countries since its outbreak, with almost 5,500 reported deaths, mostly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, the three hardest-hit West African countries. Mali, previously free from the disease, is the latest country to register Ebola cases, six in total, all of which have been fatal. At present, the governments of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are faced with dealing with the most complex outbreak since the virus's discovery in 1976. This is NEWS Plus Special English. China has become the largest market for illegal wildlife trading with a huge number of related animal products being sold online. That's according to a new report by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, a major animal welfare group. The report says that at least 18,600 animal products were for sale online in China at the beginning of this year. Of the 21 online marketplaces monitored in China, wildlife products valued at almost 3 million U.S. dollars were available for sale in March and April. The products mainly involved ivory, rhinoceros horns, tortoises and birds. The nonprofit group also says that ivory trade dominated all the sales in the country, accounting for almost 80 percent of the total. Worldwide, investigators found 33,000 endangered wildlife and related products for sale on 280 online marketplaces in 16 countries early this year; and the Internet poses a real threat to wildlife. In China, the number of illegal wildlife products sold online increased from 550 items in 2008 to 2,000 this year, but that did not mean the situation is worsening because the investigations this year were broader in scope and more comprehensive. The group says that only four websites were monitored in 2008 compared with the 21 tracked this year.

Mike Gibbons, CEO of the Innovation Unit, comments on how the needs of learners have changed and discusses the role schools, educators and publishers must play to make sure that our education system meets their needs. View an Adobe Presenter Flash Presentation of this podcast online.

Mike Gibbons, CEO of the Innovation Unit, comments on how the needs of learners have changed and discusses the role schools, educators and publishers must play to make sure that our education system meets their needs. View an Adobe Presenter Flash Presentation of this podcast online.