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.

By 2050, the global population will reach 9 billion, raising critical questions about food security.

Food security expert Dr. Evan Fraser presents his solution to the Global Food Crisis in

By 2050, the global population will reach 9 billion, raising critical questions about food security.

Food security expert Dr. Evan Fraser presents his solution to the Global Food Crisis in a whiteboard presentation.

Learn more at www.feedingninebillion.com.

I'm Evan Henderson, from Los Angeles, California. I am a senior at Texas Southern University, majoring in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

My studies emphasize Chemicals and

I'm Evan Henderson, from Los Angeles, California. I am a senior at Texas Southern University, majoring in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

My studies emphasize Chemicals and Climate Justice.

Achieving a circular economy demands a monumental transformation. Alan Kay underscores this challenge, drawing parallels to historic

Achieving a circular economy demands a monumental transformation. Alan Kay underscores this challenge, drawing parallels to historic moments of radical change to illustrate the vast scale and scope of action required.

This critical initiative is sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Dr. Evan Adams, an award-winning Canadian actor, playwright, and medical doctor, delivered a TEDxPowellRiver talk on "Wellness, two-eyed seeing and system change." A member of the Tla'amin First

Dr. Evan Adams, an award-winning Canadian actor, playwright, and medical doctor, delivered a TEDxPowellRiver talk on "Wellness, two-eyed seeing and system change." A member of the Tla'amin First Nations, Dr. Adams graduated from the University of Calgary medical school in 2002.

He has held significant roles, including past-president of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada and is currently the Director of the Division of Aboriginal Peoples' Health at UBC. His acting credits include Miramax's *Smoke Signals*, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award. Learn more at tedxpowellriver.com.