Globally, science is deemed critical and receives investment, yet scientists face significant funding challenges, exemplified by issues like the sequester. This creates tension between the

Globally, science is deemed critical and receives investment, yet scientists face significant funding challenges, exemplified by issues like the sequester. This creates tension between the scientific enterprise and public attitudes.

Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of *Science*, offers insights. He discusses the state of science, public perception, and strategies for scientists to improve public communication.

Published on February 19, 2015, the discussion "Dissecting the Diversity Problem: How Can Leadership Make an Impact?" addressed the critical lack of representation in digital technology. Despite

Published on February 19, 2015, the discussion "Dissecting the Diversity Problem: How Can Leadership Make an Impact?" addressed the critical lack of representation in digital technology. Despite the ubiquity of tech, its creators—who increasingly influence policy—rarely reflect the populations most impacted. Women and people of color comprise less than 30% of STEM professionals, a figure that has declined since 1990, highlighting a systemic failure.

This vital conversation, under the theme "Technology for the People, by the People," featured insights from U.S. CTO Megan Smith, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, New America President Anne-Marie Slaughter, and Code for Progress Program Director Aliya Rahman. The panel also included Open Technology Institute's Georgia Bullen and was moderated by Alan Davidson.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure to save two iconic American species: the California condor and the Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrow.

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Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure to save two iconic American species: the California condor and the Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrow.

First, Jeff travels to Big Sur, California, to the Ventana Wildlife Society, where he helps prepare young condors for the wild. Later, he works with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife to conserve unique saltmarsh sparrows in his home state.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin highlights these critical conservation efforts and invites you to join the adventure.

Marlon Peterson, a formerly incarcerated author and activist, challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. He advocates for recentering humanity in accountability and

Marlon Peterson, a formerly incarcerated author and activist, challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. He advocates for recentering humanity in accountability and embracing diverse identities within criminal justice discourse. His memoir, Bird Uncaged, documents his journey, exposing the brutality of incarceration and the hollowness of the American Dream.

Peterson's path began in Brooklyn, leading to 10 years in prison at 19 after trauma and a robbery. While incarcerated, he earned a degree and immersed himself in anti-violence and prison abolition activism. Join Peterson as he envisions a new world focused on healing, ending mass incarceration, and redefining justice. He will be in conversation with Jamilah King on WED, APR 21 / 3:00 PM PDT.

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Author and activist Marlon Peterson challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. In his memoir, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist's Freedom Song, he advocates for

Author and activist Marlon Peterson challenges conventional views on crime, justice, race, and gender. In his memoir, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist's Freedom Song, he advocates for recentering humanity, embracing diverse identities, and prioritizing healing over punishment. He exposes incarceration's brutality and the American Dream's hollowness, urging us to break societal cages.

His insights stem from ten years incarcerated after a robbery at 19, where he pursued education and anti-violence activism. Peterson envisions a new world focused on ending mass incarceration and achieving justice.

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