March 1, 2021
Did you know that reaching net zero would add an estimated $1 trillion to America's GDP? That and how the FCC's new internet access subsidy is bridging the digital divide today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 1, 2021
Did you know that reaching net zero would add an estimated $1 trillion to America's GDP? That and how the FCC's new internet access subsidy is bridging the digital divide today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 1, 2021
Did you know that reaching net zero would add an estimated $1 trillion to America's GDP? That and how the FCC's new internet access subsidy is bridging the digital divide today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 1, 2021
Did you know that reaching net zero would add an estimated $1 trillion to America's GDP? That and how the FCC's new internet access subsidy is bridging the digital divide today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
FCC approves internet subsidies to bridge digital divide during pandemic
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital equity, but it has also emphasized the digital divide that still exists. In an effort to bridge this divide, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to provide internet subsidies to Read More...
A net zero America would boost GDP by $1 trillion
Reaching net-zero emissions is critical for mitigating further damage from climate change on our planet, and while the planetary survival motivation alone should push us to achieve this goal, a new report has detailed the immense economic benefits that would also accompany this transition. A Read More...
DC NASA headquarters renamed after agency’s first Black female engineer
Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer, was one of the scientists featured in the film Hidden Figures. Now, the pioneering engineer will be honored as NASA renames their DC headquarters the Mary W Jackson Headquarters Building. The new name became official with a virtual ceremony Read More...
Common virtual meeting pitfalls and how to overcome them
Do you find yourself getting antsier on Zoom meetings or having more difficulty focusing? If so, you may be experiencing Zoom fatigue. As much as we try, it’s difficult to achieve the same level of connection and communication in virtual meetings as in person. However, if you’re struggling with Read More...
How green mayo is helping save sea turtles from Mediterranean oil spill
Following a devastating oil spill on the Israeli coastline this week, an unexpected ingredient is being used to save endangered sea turtles in the region. Volunteers from Israel's National Sea Turtle Rescue Center are feeding the green sea turtles mayonnaise to flush out their digestive Read More...
Mentorship program leads two students to discover new exoplanets
The Student Research Mentoring Program at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian trains local high school students for a month before pairing them with a scientist for a year-long research project. The program is a great opportunity to give students hands-on experience in the field Read More...