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Changemaker Kathy Quinn on algae, flax and the future of fashion
[ad_1] Breakthrough in biomaterials A key breakthrough was the discovery that it is possible to make materials from algae, fast-growing organisms. Quinn worked to develop non-toxic, water-resistant and biodegradable fabrics using algae polymers with properties similar to petroleum-based environmentally impacting plastics, and natural dyes before spinning the yarn. Incorporated to reduce water usage and production. ... -
Bayer sets proposed foundation for science-based self-care products –
[ad_1] The healthcare sector has a “moral obligation” to help people navigate the self-care industry, the big pharmaceutical company said. The “self-care” industry has exploded in recent years, with the sector worth an estimated $4.9 billion in 2019. But in a world of fake news and influencer-driven trends, the knowledge people need to sort wheat ... -
After too many mail-in ballot denials, Texas finally stepped up voter education
[ad_1] Last year, after the Texas legislature passed a slew of new voting rules, state election officials were driving. Shortly after being appointed last fall, Secretary of State John B. Scott had to launch an aggressive education campaign to explain these new rules to voters and local election officials. But the training and material deployment ... -
New school year, new global health emergency
[ad_1] From conflicts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to the horrors of American politics, it’s been hard to watch the news this summer. Supreme Court ruling strips Americans of the right to make choices about their bodiesIn addition to these regular human rights violations around the world, we are suffering from the COVID-19 ... -
The understanding needed as behavioral health problems increase
[ad_1] Our state has a behavioral health crisis and it won’t go away. It is estimated that over 53% of her Massachusetts residents experience behavioral health problems. This includes children, adolescents, adults, seniors and veterans. They represent all income and education levels, occupations and occupations. No one is immune from this medical problem, which is ... -
Affect Accurate Synchronization
[ad_1] [INSIGHT] There is no doubt that digital marketing has grown rapidly and taken the marketing department by storm. With the rise and popularity of social media and content curation, this growth seemed seamless. Because there are people uploading content to the digital space every single day. Today, influencer marketing with a large following has ... -
Michele Volpe: COO, University of Pennsylvania Health System
[ad_1] Michele Volpe: COO, University of Pennsylvania Health System Michele Volpe has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS). He served as CEO of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) for 23 years. In her new role, each of Penn Medicine’s six hospital CEOs will report to ... -
An educator’s passion for progressive education paves the way for entrepreneurial learning.school
[ad_1] Riley Johnson’s experience at Leo Middle School was a positive one. He excelled in meeting the requirements and getting good grades so he could get into college. He graduated in 2004, in what he called “the era when everyone goes to college.” Although he is very grateful for his experience, he can’t help but ...











