Podcasts about Science policy

Kelvin Droegemeier, a longtime leader in science policy, joins host Megan Nicholson for this installment of Science Policy IRL. Droegemeier began his career as a research meteorologist and went on to serve in many different leadership roles in state and federal government. He directed the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2019–2021, served on the National Science Board from 2004–2016, and served on the Oklahoma Governor's Science and Technology Council from 2011–2019. He is currently a professor and Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Science and Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. On this episode, Droegemeier shares what it's like to work on science policy at the state and federal levels, discusses what he sees as the pressing science policy issues of our time, and reflects on his leadership roles in academia and government. Resources:Read Kelvin Droegemier's book, Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise: Becoming a Successful Scholar in a Complex and Competitive Environment, to gain a better understanding of how the academic research enterprise works. Check out the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine project on Improving the Regulatory Efficiency and Reducing Administrative Workload to Strengthen Competitiveness and Productivity of US Research. Read Science, the Endless Frontier by Vannevar Bush and Issues's project marking the anniversary of that report, The Next 75 Years of Science Policy, to learn more about the structure of scientific research in the United States. The National Science Board's Science and Engineering Indicators provide important metrics to understand the current state of science and engineering. What is the future of American science and technology? Check out Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST) for a potential roadmap. 

In this timely and urgent episode, we explore the devastating impact of recent budget cuts and defunding of the National Science Foundation (NSF) on the U.S. scientific community. Originally planning to discuss Wood Ducks, our conversation quickly shifted to the broader crisis facing science in America today.Join married ornithologists John and Shannon as they share firsthand insights into how these funding cuts are affecting scientific research, biodiversity studies, and the future of environmental conservation. With Shannon also bringing a Canadian perspective, the discussion highlights both domestic and international implications of these policy decisions.This is a must-listen episode for anyone passionate about science, environmental policy, and the future of research in North America. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for our upcoming episode focused specifically on Wood Ducks.

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In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal welcomes Dr. Carrie Wolinetz, a leading science and health policy expert. With an extensive background, including roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Wolinetz shares her insights on the evolving landscape of medical research funding, the role of science policy, and the critical intersection between government, private sector, and research institutions.From the historical foundations of federally funded science to the challenges posed by shifting political landscapes, Dr. Wolinetz offers a compelling perspective on the future of research and public health.What You'll Learn in This Episode

Liz is joined by Nada Hanafi to talk all things clinical trials. They start by defining the clinical trial pathways and all the acronyms used. Then, they discuss how training can be used as a mitigation measure for avoiding risk, exploring the benefits and drawbacks for this approach and how the strategy can be modified along the process. Learn more about the process and how the answer is often "it depends."In 2025, we're embarking on a MedDevice Training Journey: From clinical trials to standard of care. Join us all year long as we explore training at each stage of the product life cycle.Related Resources:Nada Hanafi is a thought leader within the Life Sciences and MedTech industry with over 22 years of experience across the public and private sectors. She is a Founder of MedTech Strategy Advisors, LLC where she advises life science companies on regulatory strategy, product development, and clinical research to accomplish regulatory, compliance, and business goals.Nada spent over 12.5 years working for the FDA, serving in increasing roles of responsibility and ultimately as a Senior Science Health Advisor in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), where she led cross - Center and Agency programs for the advancement of FDA's mission to promote and protect public health, including as Co-Founder of the Health of Women (HoW) program, the Network of Experts program and the Patient Preference Initiative. She served as CDRH Liaison and Subject Matter Expert to FDs's Office of Women's Health (OWH) and the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE). She collaborated with the Center for Tobacco (CTP) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where she served as Senior Management Advisor to the Director at the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH), to improve regulatory efficiency and to strengthen data collection. Nada's drive and passion to address health inequities with a focus on women and minorities led her to Co-Found MedTech Color, a non-profit focused on advancing the representation of people of color within MedTech. Nada also serves on the Steering Committee and as Co-Lead on the Regulatory and Science Policy subcommittee for the Innovation Equity Forum (IEF) led by the NIH's ORWH and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Nada holds an MSc in Biomaterials and a BEng in Biomedical Materials Science & Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London. She earned her MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Nada is a Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) and a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).Subscribe to our newsletter to hear more about the journey from clinical trials to standard of care! Click here to subscribe!Connect with us on LinkedIn:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nada Hanafi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cumby Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rachel Medeiros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liz Cumby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Cumby Consulting:   Cumby Consulting's team of professionals deliver innovative MedTech training services for physicians, sales representatives, teaching faculty, key opinion leaders and clinical development teams. Whether you need a complete training system developed to deliver revenue sooner or a discrete training program for a specific meeting, Cumby Consulting will deliver highly strategic, efficient programs with uncompromising standards of quality.

Send us a textDr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. recently served as Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Policy and International Engagement at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy ( https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ ) where she served at OSTP to advance the Cancer Moonshot ( https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/moonshot-cancer-initiative ), with a mission to decrease the number of cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years. Dr. Young's varied career has spanned a variety of sectors including academia, non-profit, biotech, and foreign government, all with a focus on advancing science. Dr. Young previously served as Executive Director of the SHEPHERD Foundation, where she championed rare cancer research and drove critical policy changes. Her work has also included fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and advancing the use of AI, data sharing, and clinical trial reform to accelerate cancer breakthroughs.Dr. Young's leadership in diplomacy and innovation includes roles such as Senior Director of Science Policy at the Biden Cancer Initiative and Senior Science and Innovation Policy Advisor at the British Embassy, where she facilitated international agreements to enhance research collaborations. A Presidential Leadership Scholar and TED Fellow, Dr. Young holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and completed her post-doctorate work in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University and is recognized for her ability to bridge science, policy, and advocacy to build sustainable, impactful health ecosystems.#CatharineYoung #OSTP #WhiteHouseOfficeOfScienceAndTechnologyPolicy #CancerMoonshot #SHEPHERDFoundation #BidenCancerInitiative #DepartmentOfDefense #BritishEmbassy #Neurogenetics #AntimicrobialResistance #GlobalHealthSecurityAgenda #OneHealth #RareCancers #ChildhoodCancer #RareDisease #ForeignAndCommonwealthOffice #BiologicalThreats #MitigationStrategies #RiskMitigation #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

The modern food industry is built for profit, not health. Ultra-processed foods dominate grocery shelves, fueling the epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. But how did we get here? And what can we do to fix it? In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Michael Pollan, award-winning journalist and food activist, to break down the hidden forces shaping our food system and the urgent need for change. In this powerful conversation, you'll discover: How a handful of corporations control our entire food supply—and why that's a problem. The shocking truth about ultra-processed foods and how they're engineered to keep you hooked. Why our food system collapsed during the pandemic and what it revealed about its fragility. How food companies quietly buy up health brands and use misleading labels to keep consumers in the dark. The role of policy and lobbying in keeping unhealthy food cheap and widely available. Make sure to tune in—this is a conversation every American needs to hear. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Seed, Sunlighten, Big Bold Health, PerfectAmino, and AirDoctor. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Try Big Bold Health's HTB Rejuvenate and get 25% off by going to bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK25 at checkout.  Get pure essential amino acids today. Go to bodyhealth.com and use HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman.

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Did you know that PFAS refers to a class of chemicals that are ubiquitous in our environment but pose significant health risks? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her conversation with Kyla Bennett, PhD, JD, Director of Science Policy for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Bennet discusses the toxicity of PFAS, how and why they get into our water, soil, food and bodies, and ways to avoid and control exposure.Related Websites: Green Science Policy Institute: https://greensciencepolicy.org/harmful-chemicals/pfas/ https://peer.org/author/kyla-bennett/page/2/ Petition to EPA: https://peer.org/petition-tell-epa-to-get-pfas-out-of-pesticides/

Today, POLITICO Energy host Alex Guillén sits down for an extended interview with Chris Frey, who led EPA's research office under President Joe Biden for three years. They discuss how a second Trump administration could impact federal science policy and lessons for the science community from Trump's first term. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: In this episode of When Science Speaks, host Mark Bayer interviews Joana Magalhães, Ph.D. about her innovative approaches to science communication and community engagement. As a senior researcher at Science For Change in Barcelona, Johana shares her journey from tissue engineering to filmmaking and how these experiences have shaped her philosophy of making science relatable and impactful in society. Mark and Joana discuss the importance of citizen involvement in research, the role of lived experience, and how connecting with communities can enhance scientific understanding and policy-making. Johana also highlights exciting projects, such as the European Competence Center for Science Communication, aimed at empowering scientists to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Key Topics Discussed: The challenge of engaging the public in scientific discourse Johana's multidisciplinary background and its influence on her work The significance of citizen science and participatory research The impact of lived experience on shaping scientific inquiry Initiatives in Spain aimed at integrating science into policy-making Strategies for scientists to improve their communication skills Resources Mentioned: 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (Free infographic) Science For Change European Competence Center for Science Communication  

Food for thought: did you know that pesticides play a crucial role in ensuring global food security? Tune in to this episode as we delve into the world of sustainable agriculture, precision farming, and the science behind pesticide use. Our guests, Alexandra Dunn,President & CEO and Manojit Basu, Vice President Science Policy from Crop Life America, share groundbreaking research and insights on how pesticides are transforming the future of food production.

The US government has acted as major contributor to science research since the mid-20th century, both in terms of broad basic research and targeted projects. As industrial policy has gained traction, especially during the Biden Administration, the distinction between industrial and science policy has become increasingly obscure. Hybrid policies like the CHIPS and Science Act have spurred continued debate surrounding role and value of federal funding for science research. Today on Political Economy, I talk to Tony Mills about American science policy past, present, and future.Mills is a senior fellow here at AEI and director of the Center for Technology, Science, and Energy. He is also a senior fellow at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy and a scholar associate of the Society of Catholic Scientists. His new paper, “Recovering Science Policy,” explores the blurred lines between US industrial and science policy in today's political landscape.

Earlier this year, President Obama's signature BRAIN Initiative, which has powered advances in neuroscience for the past 10 years, had its budget slashed by 40%. Over the past decade, the BRAIN Initiative made roughly $4 billion in targeted investments in more than 1500 research projects across the country and has dramatically accelerated progress tackling fundamental challenges in neuroscience. As we head into the next federal budget cycle, the future of the initiative remains uncertain. Today we take stock of how the BRAIN Initiative transformed neuroscience over the past 10 years, and what the outlook is for the future of the field.To give us an unparalleled behind the scenes view, we are fortunate to have Bill Newsome with us on the show. A world renowned expert in the brain mechanisms of visual perception and decision-making, Bill co-chaired the original BRAIN Initiative planning committee in 2013 (the same year he became the founding director of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute here at Stanford). Don't miss this conversation!Learn MoreAbout the BRAIN Initiative NIH BRAIN Initiative websiteA Leader of Obama's New Brain Initiative Explains Why We Need It (WIRED, April 2013)BRAIN @ 10: A decade of innovation (Neuron, Sept 2024)Reflecting on a decade of BRAIN—10 Institutes and Centers, one mission (NIH BRAIN Blog, Aug 2024)About last year's funding cuts: Understanding the BRAIN Initiative budget (NIH BRAIN Initiative)$278 million cut in BRAIN Initiative funding leaves neuroscientists in limbo (The Transmitter, April 2024)The Future of BRAIN Initiative Funding Remains Unclear (The Transmitter, July 2024)Get in touchWe're doing some listener research and we want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu if you'd be willing to help out, and we'll be in touch with some follow-up questions.Episode CreditsThis episode was produced by Michael Osborne at 14th Street Studios, with production assistance by Morgan Honaker. Our logo is by Aimee Garza. The show is hosted by Nicholas Weiler at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency were passed over for promotions, reassigned over disagreements about chemical safety. So says EPA's Inspector General. The IG found managers retaliated against employees who raised concerns about new chemicals being approved for commercial release, and that the retaliation violated the agency's scientific integrity policy. For reaction, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman spoke with the Director of Science Policy for public employees for environmental responsibility, Pier Kyla Bennett.  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.

Scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency were passed over for promotions, reassigned over disagreements about chemical safety. So says EPA's Inspector General. The IG found managers retaliated against employees who raised concerns about new chemicals being approved for commercial release, and that the retaliation violated the agency's scientific integrity policy. For reaction, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman spoke with the Director of Science Policy for public employees for environmental responsibility, Pier Kyla Bennett.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, two speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation about innovative rural health initiatives. Dr. Holly Cost, assistant vice president for University Outreach and Public Service at Auburn University, and Dr. Mark Holmes, director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, explore the challenges and disparities in healthcare access between urban and rural communities, touching on issues like hospital closures, limited specialty services, and the importance of local leadership. They emphasize the need for tailored healthcare solutions to address the unique needs of rural populations.

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers for All of Canada Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 4161 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of All of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for All of Canada are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5 | 15 | 35 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 25 | 75  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Wildfire is here to stay, but on whose terms will it burn? Join us for United by Fire, a new series where we investigate the two biggest wildfires in Colorado's history and explore hard truths about our landscapes and ourselves. Season four of the award-winning podcast Laws of Notion starts Oct. 9.    Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers for Manitoba  Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario  The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 4161 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Manitoba. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Manitoba are shown as a blank.  | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023  |    -      |    -     |    -      |    -      |     -     |    -       |    5     |    -      |      -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behal

The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, three speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive health interventions and innovative solutions to bridge healthcare gaps in rural areas. You'll hear Dr. John Diaz. Dr. Lauri Baker, and Dr. David Buys discuss how factors like economic stability, education access, healthcare quality, neighborhood environment, and social context influence the health and well-being of farmworkers. Our guests also emphasize the vital role of Cooperative Extension in connecting land-grant universities with communities, particularly in the context of medicine and public health. Examples from Florida and Mississippi are highlighted, showing how the roles of Extension have evolved from primarily agricultural and home economics education to encompassing broader health initiatives.Resources:2024 SCCAHS State of the Science MeetingOn The Farm Film Series: https://www.onthefarm.life/ CAFE Latino: https://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/teams-and-programs/cafe-latino/ Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers for New Brunswick Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 4161 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of New Brunswick. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for New Brunswick are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |    -     |    5      |    15   |    20  |     25  |    25   |    25   |    10    | 45 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Since 1973, the American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF) has brought thousands of scientists and engineers into the policy world. The fellowship is a very popular pathway into science policy, and AAAS fellows have featured in several episodes of our Science Policy IRL series.  In this episode, we talk with the STPF fellowship director, Rashada Alexander. After completing a chemistry PhD and postdoc, she applied for an STPF fellowship that placed her inside the National Institutes of Health, where she worked for 10 years.  Alexander talks to us about how her fellowship experience helped her look up from the lab bench and find meaning in her life. In particular, she found ways to build relationships, learn how to read a room, and navigate organizational structures—skills that are not always valued in scientific labs. She explains why scientists and engineers should apply for this transformational experience.  Resources:  Learn more about the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.  Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 STPF cohort. Apply by November 1.  Want to hear more about how fellowships can help launch scientists into a career in policy? Listen to our episodes with Quinn Spadola (another AAAS fellow) and Zach Pirtle (a Presidential Management Fellow).  Are you doing science policy? Take our survey!

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Lyric Jorgenson, the Associate Director for Science Policy and the Director of the Office of Science Policy at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Per the NIH Office of Science Policy website, she provides senior leadership in the development and oversight of cross-cutting biomedical research policies and programs considered to be of high-priority to NIH and the United States Government. Prior to this role, she served in numerous roles across the agency, including Deputy Director of the Office of Science Policy, and has led the development of numerous high impact science and policy initiatives such as the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Dr. Jorgenson also served as the Deputy Executive Director of the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force in the Office of the Vice President in the Obama administration, where she directed and coordinated cancer-related activities across the Federal government and worked to leverage investments across sectors to dramatically accelerate progress in cancer prevention. Lyric received a doctorate degree from the Graduate Program for Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where she conducted research in neurodevelopment with a focus on learning and memory systems. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Denison University.

In this episode, guest co-host Rami Major and I interviewed Dr. Adriana Bankston. Per her website, she is an advocate for scientific research and innovation at the federal level. For close to a decade, Adriana has worked to nurture U.S. competitiveness in science and technology through a number of roles with universities, non-profits and scientific societies. Adriana works at the intersection of scientific research, higher education and STEM workforce development with a focus on science policy to advance our nation forward through evidence-based practices and empower the next generation to get involved. As the incoming first-ever AAAS/ASGCT Congressional Policy Fellow, Adriana will contribute to our nation's advancement in science and technology by providing high-quality, science-based, independent guidance to federal policy makers on Capitol Hill starting fall 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromwheredoesitstem/message

A Week Of Milestones For SpaceflightThis has been a week of milestones for human spaceflight. After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, successfully launched Wednesday on the United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. On Thursday, it docked with the International Space Station.Also on Thursday, SpaceX's Starship rocket made its first successful launch and reentry after three previous attempts (the massive rocket burned up in the atmosphere on the last launch). And on a more sobering note, NASA announced that its famous 34-year-old Hubble Space Telescope is experiencing issues with its gyroscopes and is opting to only use one for the time being. The agency says Hubble can still do science, but less efficiently than it once could.Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for Carbon Plan, joins Ira to discuss those and other top stories in science this week, including why the viral Joro spider you may have seen online does not pose a threat to humans, how a virus that's spreading due to deforestation in South America could overwhelm local healthcare, and why the FDA voted against the medical use of MDMA.Mexico Has Elected A Scientist President. What Will That Mean?This week, Mexico elected a historic president: Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who will be the first woman to lead the nation, and was also an environmental engineer before entering politics.Despite the president-elect's scientific past, Sheinbaum Pardo has committed to following the lead of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose science policies were deeply unpopular with many researchers in the country.Mexico's scientific community is split on how this election will impact science and research in the country. Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, a reporter at Science Magazine, joins Ira to talk through the complexities of this election and how scientists are reacting.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of science policy and explore avenues for greater collaboration between scientists and policymakers. To address this complex topic, Marie Perrin sits down with two distinguished experts to unravel the complexities and synergies between science and policy. From the science side, Prof. Jovana Milić, assistant professor at the university of Fribourg (Switzerland) and member of the Swiss Young Academy and Global Young Academy, and from the policy side Marton Kottmayer, science communication and policy officer at the European Chemical Society (EuChemS). Whether you're a passionate scientist, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious about the forces shaping our world, this episode promises to ignite your intellect and inspire action. During this conversation we cover: 1:55 What is science policy 3:55 How is EuChemS involved in advising policy makers? 7:06 What are the motivations and challenges for scientists to be actively involved in science policy 10:42 Understanding the complexity of policy making: scientists are only one of many stakeholders. 15:48 Opportunities for early carrier scientists to be part of the conversation. 24:50 Why it matters, or how policies affect science at every level. 33:31 Where to start; how can I be involved? If you want to go further, you can read about « The Role of Early-Career Chemists in European Policy-Making » and « Engaging Early-Career Scientists in Global Policy-Making » and check out the EuChemS magazine to get the latest science policy news from Brussels. Moreover, the EuChemS workshops targeting the selected elements carbon, lithium, nitrogen and phosphorus can be watched online! And for a more active involvement you can always find the public consultations from the European Commission online.

In this special bonus episode, we talk with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, founder and director of The Ella Roberta Foundation based in South London, UK. We first met Rosamund in episode 4, The Road to Change. She and her legal team made history when a coroner found a direct link between her nine-year-old daughter Ella Roberta's death from a fatal asthma attack due to the air quality near her home along one of London's busiest roads. Ella then became the first person in the world to have air pollution appear on a death certificate as a cause of death.  Eleven years after this tragic life-changing event, Rosamund reflects on her journey to becoming a global clean air advocate in honor of her daughter's legacy. From her calls for greater government accountability to raising awareness of air pollution as a critical health issue, we discuss where she has seen progress and where there is still work to be done.  This episode also features the song "Air" from the Hope 4 Justice EP. The EP was created and produced by the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in collaboration with leading artists and local young people. Learn more about this project here. Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org.  Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel with tracks from Epidemic Sounds 

  Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, along with the federal government entered into an agreement in 1983 to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. The states of Delaware, New York and West Virginia joined the partnership years later. During the past 41 years, strategies and plans have been implemented to reduce pollution and restore the health of the Bay. Some have been successful while others have fallen short of their goals. Next year – 2025 – was set as a deadline to meet several of those goals in the restoration plans. It has the states and the federal government thinking about what comes next. The pollution in the form of nutrients came from wastewater, agricultural practices and storm water runoffs from sources like parking lots, streets and chemicals on lawns. Harry Campbell, Director of Science Policy and Advocacy with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Pennsylvania, was on The Spark Wednesday and talked about the goals for Pennsylvania,"We agreed to a reduction of pollution in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus and sediment of 40%, based on baseline numbers in the from the early 1980s, based on monitoring and things of that nature. So that was one of the primary goals. And then the secondary goals were more protection and management activities around those living resources, like the striped bass, like the oysters, like the crabs, so as to help provide a a more stable and healthy population for reproduction and growth of the economy and in the living resource." Some have suggested there has been too much attention to nutrients running into local streams, creeks and rivers and eventually into the Bay. Campbell indicated that maybe the numbers have gotten too much of the focus during the Bay clean-up,"One of the things that has occurred over the course of time during the these efforts is that we've kind of started to fixate on bean counting. And what I mean by that is how much of this, how much of that, how much did we do? An acre of that. How many linear feet of that and lost sight of the outcomes. So one of the five pillars we have are to focus on the outcomes, meaning the not just did we reduce a pound of nitrogen based on what a computer model tells us or based on how much linear feet of this or that we've installed, but focusing on the outcome in terms of like, what is the living resource response? Did it improve trout habitat? Did it create a situation where we have more young of the year, striped bass or other types of living resource responses? Then of course we have to promote innovation and focus in on people, and do a number of other things, like even building those partnerships, but by looking at the outcome instead of the widget or the bean counting, we can then really start to measure and I think improve and focus in on the things and the places and practices that improve water quality, but also the ecosystem at large." It's been suggested that more attention to making sure local streams, creeks and rivers are clean and healthy would be more a more tangible result for those who live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Another discussion has centered on making climate change a priority over the Bay restoration. Campbell said the two are closely linked,"The effort to try to mitigate climate change, as well as save the Bay and our local rivers and streams and watersheds. You can't separate the two. The climate change and the responses to it, regardless of what you believe are the causes there, it's causing and contributing and increasing the amount of runoff and the pollution that enters our local rivers and streams in the Chesapeake Bay. By focusing in on the types of practices that build that resiliency, tree plantings, cover crops on our agricultural areas, forested riparian buffers and tree canopy in our suburban and urban areas. Not only does that actually help mitigate the impacts of climate change, but simultaneously is improving our local rivers and streams, as well as the Chesapeake Bay as well. It's all tied together."    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm speaking with Kean Birch, Director of the Institute for Technoscience & Society and Professor in the Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies at York University, Canada. In July 2024, I will take up the Ontario Research Chair in Science Policy.Kean is an accomplished and thought-provoking scholar in many important topics, including personal data, innovation, and assetization. I invited him on the podcast to discuss his academic journey, research contributions, and perspectives on crypto and web3. Throughout our discussion, Kean shares his wealth of knowledge and provides thought-provoking insights into these evolving fields.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

In this episode of Curing with Sound, Dr. Jessica Foley, the Chief Scientific Officer and a Managing Director at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, discusses her journey in the biomedical field, from her early interest in math and science to the groundbreaking work in focused ultrasound. Dr. Foley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington, with an emphasis on focused ultrasound. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Foley shares her unique experience as a fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and how it has shaped her career in science policy and advocacy. She reflects on the highlights of her career, including being present for the first essential tremor patients treated with focused ultrasound, a pivotal moment that has since led to over 10,000 patients receiving treatment worldwide.   Dr. Foley expresses her excitement about the future of focused ultrasound and its versatile applications, from enhancing drug delivery and inducing anti-cancer immune responses to neuromodulation for treating depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. As the Chief Scientific Officer at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, she plays a multifaceted role in advancing the field through research funding, advocacy, and government affairs. She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about focused ultrasound, increasing its availability, and addressing the challenges of insurance coverage to ensure equitable access for patients. Dr. Foley also touches on her experience as a woman in the biotech field and offers advice for the next generation of women in science and engineering. Dr. Foley encourages listeners who are passionate about focused ultrasound to reach out and collaborate with the Foundation in breaking down barriers and moving the field forward. Show Transcript ---------------------------- QUESTIONS? Email podcast@fusfoundation.org if you have a question or comment about the show, or if you would you like to connect about future guest appearances.  Email info@fusfoundation.org if you have questions about focused ultrasound or the Foundation.  FUSF SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube FUSF WEBSITE https://www.fusfoundation.org SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER https://www.fusfoundation.org/newsletter-signup/ READ THE LATEST NEWSLETTER https://www.fusfoundation.org/the-foundation/news-media/newsletter/ DOWNLOAD "THE TUMOR" BY JOHN GRISHAM (FREE E-BOOK) https://www.fusfoundation.org/read-the-tumor-by-john-grisham/

The Science Policy IRL series pulls back the curtain on who does what in science policy and how they shaped their career path. In previous episodes we've looked at the cosmology of science policy through the eyes of people who work at federal agencies and the National Academies, but this time we are exploring think tanks.  Walter Valdivia describes how a chance encounter while he was getting a PhD in public policy at Arizona State University led him into science policy. Since then he's worked at think tanks including Brookings and the Mercatus Center and is now at the Science and Technology Policy Institute, which does research for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In this episode, we'll talk to Walter about what think tanks do in the policy world and how policy sometimes creates inherent paradoxes.  Resources:  Visit the Institute for Defense Analysis' Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) to learn more about Walter's current work.  Check out the book, Between Politics and Science by David Guston, to see what inspired Walter's career in science policy. Here is the first chapter. Visit the Center for Nanotechnology in Society's website.  Read Walter and David Guston's paper, “Responsible innovation: A primer for policymakers.” Read “Is Patent Protection Industrial Policy?” to learn more about policy paradoxes.  Check out The Honest Broker by Roger Pielke, Jr. to learn more about the role of impartial expertise.  Interested in learning more about Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)? Read this primer.

“Change minds, change hearts, change behavior, achieve transformation.” That's bio-cultural anthropologist Dr. Irma McClaurin's motto and through writing and science communication, she's been able to achieve that. STPF alum Saira Mehmood and current STPF fellow Meryleen Mena, both anthropologists, have a conversation with Irma McClaurin, who is also an STPF alum, about her time in the fellowship and her dynamic career as an engaged anthropologist in both government and academia. The three also chat about the power of the pen and Dr. McClaurin's public writing, which has appeared in numerous publications, such as Ms. Magazine. Dr. McClaurin is a Black feminist trailblazer and founder of the Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archives at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, was recently featured in the PBS documentary "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming Space," and is a champion of science communication. She regularly leverages her expertise in the social construction of inequality to share knowledge to academic and non-academic audiences, and she currently sits on the board of the Op-Ed project. This podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of AAAS, its Council, Board of Directors, officers, or members. AAAS is not responsible for the accuracy of this material. AAAS has made this material available as a public service, but this does not constitute endorsement by the association.

The San Luis Valley has always had dust storms, for as long as humans have been there. The problem now is that as water dwindles, temperatures warm, a multi-decade drought rages on, and people continue altering the landscape, dust is increasing. Dust and sand storms impact farming economies by reducing valuable topsoil, and breathing in dust can have immediate and long-term respiratory and health impacts. We talk with farmer and rancher Kyler Brown and Dr. Lisa Cicutto about the impact of dust on public health and the state of farming in the Valley, along with the constant challenge of embracing change and uncertainty amid climate change.  Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org.  Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.     The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel with tracks from Epidemic Sounds  Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton  

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From supporting the wickedly smart and engaged next generation to learning how to work together in new and more meaningful ways, our last episode explores what it means to truly empower people to solve our air quality issues. Change has been slow and incremental, but change is happening. And while bad air affects us all, no matter where we live, the burden is not equal. Since our air is often invisible, it can be easy to ignore. But as we gain knowledge, it just might be harder to look away.  Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional writing: Meredith Sell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuel with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton   

Dr. Noriko Arai is a Japanese researcher in mathematical logic and artificial intelligence and a professor in the information and society research division of the National Institute of Informatics.  Her project pitting an AI against the University of Tokyo entrance examination got her thinking about how well young students are able to read. She started researching a new test to assess reading ability and draw attention to those junior high and high school students who cannot read well enough to understand their textbooks. Scott chats Dr Arai about AI, the future, and her experiences as a woman researcher in Japan.This episode of Hanselminutes is done in warm collaboration with our friends at the ACM ByteCast and is coproduced and published with the ACM. 

Wisconsin's next official state symbol could be something you can't even see without a microscope. Sure the microbe Lactococcus lactis may be tiny in size, but its contributions to our state's dairy industry are huge. So say two UW-Madison graduate students campaigning for it to become Wisconsin's state microbe.  Producer Molly Stentz speaks with Natalia Rosario-Melendez and Austin Hall with the Catalysts for Science Policy group to learn why.

Often there is a cultural catalyst that sparks change. And that catalyst can come from people being empowered with data, knowledge, and opportunity. From Pueblo to Aurora to other parts of Colorado, communities are finding traditional and new ways to engage in the change they want for their future. This could be things like a closer collaboration with the government to install a community air monitoring network, training individuals on how to engage in policy, or pushing for large-scale change, such as the energy transition, which can have the co-benefits of helping with both climate change and local air pollution.  Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional writing: Meredith Sell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton   

Colorado is the fifth largest oil-producing state in the country, and the state's economy benefits from keeping the industry running. But oil and gas are also a major source of emissions to local air quality and climate change. And we all have a vested interest in reducing emissions, which has economic and social costs to our health and environment. So how do we balance the demand for energy with the realities on the ground? What does the dance look like between the speed to clean up operations, the transition to new innovation, the limitations of business models, the standardization of data, and the need to protect the health of each other and our planet?   Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional writing: Meredith Sell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton  

Overview: This episode of the show features Nicholas Dirks, Ph.D., President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences. Discussion Highlights: The rapid pace of technological change, from AI to gene editing, outpacing policy-making mechanisms. Reflections on historical instances where scientific advancement outpaced understanding and regulation, like the development of nuclear weaponry. Notable scientific advancements: AI, structural biology, gene editing, and the need for regulatory frameworks. Challenges in building and restoring public trust in societal institutions. The importance of incorporating emotion and narrative in science communication to rebuild public trust. The changing role of faith-based organizations in supporting and shaping scientific endeavors. Dr. Dirks' upcoming book, "City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University," focusing on the need for universities to adapt and change. Dr. Dirks' pride in establishing a pioneering Data Science program at UC Berkeley, offering a multidisciplinary approach to computational literacy. Introduction of the International Science Reserve, a network of scientists preparing for future global crises. The Academy's initiatives in addressing the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. Resources mentioned in the episode: The New York Academy of Sciences Books by Nicholas Dirks

Whether you've had a direct experience with bad air, followed the air quality index on your phone, or formally learned about the importance of clean air, awareness can be a key driver for change. But once we know how poor air quality can impact our health, what does it take to change our behaviors — either to reduce our exposure or how we contribute to it? Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional writing: Meredith Sell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton   

An estimated 4.2 million premature deaths are associated with outdoor air pollution each year. And traffic emissions are one of the leading contributors, with those living within a quarter mile or so of a busy road at greatest risk. But statistics and facts will only get you so far.  To change perceptions and policy, the issue must be brought to a human level. And while our air quality has improved over the years, there is still work to be done, especially with communities most at risk. Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional writing: Meredith Sell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton   

There is a long history of disproportionately impacted neighborhoods, which are predominately communities of color and low income, experiencing the unequal impact of pollution. This has been the case for many communities in Colorado when it comes to air quality. And while there are competing interests, values, and needs when it comes to deciding what to do, it's critical to consider who gets represented and heard. Do the policies truly address the issue? And who bears the cost? We all have the right to clean air, no matter where we live. But safeguarding our air is about making hard decisions. It's about changing our thinking and our behaviors. It's about looking at the issues from multiple angles. People often want there to be a single source or single industry to blame for air pollution, but unfortunately, the air doesn't work that way.    Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.    The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.    Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Writing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional reporting and fact checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton   

For years Colorado's Front Range has repeatedly failed to meet the EPA's national air quality standards, putting local policymakers and regulators under pressure to fix the air pollution affecting us all. Now air monitoring and data gathering are slowly starting to catch up to the reality that many communities experience living in proximity to industries, highways, railroads, and other sources of pollutants.  But what made us care about air quality in the first place? From the Brown Cloud that hung over Denver in the '70s and '80s to the landmark Clean Air Act, we break down the science and policies that propelled us to start to clean up our air. Learn more about the podcast at clearingtheair.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy's mailing list. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society's greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Episode Credits: Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock Writing, marketing: Tricia Waddell Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton 

My guest today is Nita Farahany. Nita is a professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke Law School. She is the founding director of the Duke Science and Society. She is the faculty chair of the Duke MA in Bioethics and Science Policy and Principal Investigator at slap lab. In 2010, she was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues where she served until 2017. She's an appointed Member of the National Advisory Council for the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke and she is a past president of the International Neuroethics Society. This is only a small slice of her bio.The topic of this conversation is mind reading, and I don't mean trying to guess what's in somebody's head. I mean actual technology that scans your brain and reliably conveys what you are thinking or feeling. Now, this seemed like science fiction to me, but Nita convinced me in this conversation that this technology is already here, and there are a host of ethical questions relating to privacy and other things.Nita and I talk about how EEG scans can give us information about our minds. We talk about the relationship between EEG scans and classical questions in the philosophy of mind, such as consciousness, as well as free will. We talk about the uses of mind-reading technology in criminal investigations, which has already happened. We talk about the current uses of mind-reading tech in Chinese factories. And yes, that is already happening too. We talk about tattoos that can pick up your brain activity. And once again, that already exists. We talk about the combination of artificial intelligence and mind-reading tech and what that promises for the future. We talk about whether excellent liars would be able to pass mind-reading technology. We also talk about how mind-reading tech has even been used to tell whether couples are in love. I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

My guest today is Nita Farahany. Nita is a professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke Law School. She is the founding director of the Duke Science and Society. She is the faculty chair of the Duke MA in Bioethics and Science Policy and Principal Investigator at slap lab. In 2010, she was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues where she served until 2017. She's an appointed Member of the National Advisory Council for the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke and she is a past president of the International Neuroethics Society. This is only a small slice of her bio. The topic of this conversation is mind reading, and I don't mean trying to guess what's in somebody's head. I mean actual technology that scans your brain and reliably conveys what you are thinking or feeling. Now, this seemed like science fiction to me, but Nita convinced me in this conversation that this technology is already here, and there are a host of ethical questions relating to privacy and other things. Nita and I talk about how EEG scans can give us information about our minds. We talk about the relationship between EEG scans and classical questions in the philosophy of mind, such as consciousness, as well as free will. We talk about the uses of mind-reading technology in criminal investigations, which has already happened. We talk about the current uses of mind-reading tech in Chinese factories. And yes, that is already happening too. We talk about tattoos that can pick up your brain activity. And once again, that already exists. We talk about the combination of artificial intelligence and mind-reading tech and what that promises for the future. We talk about whether excellent liars would be able to pass mind-reading technology. We also talk about how mind-reading tech has even been used to tell whether couples are in love. I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices