I was a presidential science adviser – here are the many challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as she takes over President Biden's science policy office

The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.

Neal Lane, Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Physics and Astronomy, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~10 min

New program to support translational research in AI, data science, and machine learning

The MIT-Pillar AI Collective will cultivate prospective entrepreneurs and drive innovation.

School of Engineering • mit
Sept. 27, 2022 • ~4 min

ARPA-H: High-risk, high-reward health research is the mandate of new, billion-dollar US agency

Renee Wegrzyn will lead the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, which is tasked with speeding up how fast basic science is translated into real-world applications.

Tong Sun, Assistant Dean of Translational Health Sciences, University of Washington • conversation
Sept. 16, 2022 • ~8 min

SMART Innovation Center awarded five-year NRF grant for new deep tech ventures

By providing researchers with financial and strategic support from the early stages, the Innovation Center hopes to bring new and disruptive technologies to market.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
Sept. 13, 2022 • ~8 min

What to know about the costs of traveling for abortion care in the US – here's what I learned from talking to hundreds of women who've sought abortions

For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.

Katrina Kimport, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 30, 2022 • ~5 min

Fake research can be harmful to your health – a new study offers a tool for rooting it out

A new screening tool to help study reviewers identify what’s fake or shoddy in research may be on the horizon. And everyday people can apply some of the same critical analysis tools.

Lisa Bero, Research Professor Public Health and Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 • ~8 min

J-PAL expands evidence-to-policy government partnerships to fight poverty worldwide

In collaboration with Community Jameel and Co-Impact, rigorous research will inform social policies and programs.

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) • mit
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

J-PAL North America launches two partnership opportunities to research social programs

Evaluation Incubators to provide technical assistance, training, funding to help partners design randomized evaluations of housing stability strategies and state and local programs.

Mera Cronbaugh | Laina Sonterblum | J-PAL North America • mit
Aug. 1, 2022 • ~8 min

Sustainable investment: is it worth the hype? Here's what you need to know

Environmental, social and governance investment funds claim to help save the planet and better society, but the reality is more complex.

Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School • conversation
June 10, 2022 • ~8 min

Sustainable investment: want a green place to start putting your money away? Here's what you need to know

Environmental, social and governance investment funds claim to help save the planet and better society, but the reality is more complex.

Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School • conversation
June 10, 2022 • ~8 min

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