Science
The Unexpected Environmental Impacts of Technology Infrastructure
Every four years since 1998, the American Society of Civil Engineers has released their Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The assessment process for assigning scores across the seventeen major U.S. infrastructure categories is quite extensive. A group of professionals diligently assesses data across a spectrum of criteria. The 2021 Report Card reveals that we’ve made…
Read MoreConvergence Conversation: Securing our Global Future with Glaciologist M Jackson
I met Dr. M Jackson in December 2018. She was one of two glaciologists traveling aboard the National Geographic Explorer, headed to Antarctica. Every night, M would join a different group of travelers for dinner, spending time sharing stories and learning about each of us traveling. We were midway through our two-week trip when she…
Read MoreConvergence Conversation: Exploring Global R&D with Melissa Flagg
Melissa Flagg has a view of global R&D that is unique among even the most accomplished leaders. She has spent her career dedicated to the advancement of our nation’s research and science. She has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research (DDRE) where she was responsible for policy and oversight of the…
Read MoreAutomotive Innovation and Transformation on Wheels
The modern automotive industry is in the midst of a revolution. Motivated initially by the passion, intelligence, and charisma of a few energetic individuals, sweeping disruptions have changed virtually every facet of this market. Automotive innovation has reshaped everything in the space, from relationships between companies to how parts are manufactured. This shift in power…
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