On July 30, 2019, the IBM Academy of Technology and the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors Program hosted a conversation on how we can create a better world through invention. This conversation aimed to spark discussion about why more people should invent and the best ways to spark innovative ideas to better serve society. AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors…
The US government doesn’t skimp on bio-preparedness. Vaccines and other countermeasures are carefully developed in anticipation of disease outbreaks or bioterrorist attacks. The Strategic National Stockpile maintains a hefty inventory of medicines, supplies, and equipment, which can be shipped almost anywhere within 12 hours. In situations ranging from the 2001 anthrax attacks to 2016’s Zika scare, Americans…
On May 9, 2019 Shirley Malcom, AAAS Senior Advisor, testified before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The hearing, Achieving the Promise of a Diverse STEM Workforce, was held to inform the Committee’s STEM Opportunity Act, which aims to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. During her written and oral testimony, Dr…
On April 11, 2019, AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador Rachel Walker, gave the keynote address at the 44th Oncology Nursing Society Congress. The Congress is the largest conference dedicated to oncology nursing. One of the sponsors, Johnson and Johnson, caught up with Rachel after her talk to learn more about her journey to becoming a nurse inventor….
We sat down with the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors while they were in Washington D.C. for the AAAS Annual Meeting. We spoke to each about the importance of invention, the impact of their work, and what it has been like to be an Invention Ambassador. We end our 10 part series with Karen Burg’s insights on the…
To round out the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors interviews conducted in Washington D.C. during the AAAS Annual Meeting, we spoke to three additional Ambassadors over the phone: including Rory Cooper. We spoke to the Ambassadors about the importance of invention, the impact of their work, and what it has been like to be an Invention Ambassador….
To round out the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors interviews conducted in Washington D.C. during the AAAS Annual Meeting, we spoke to three additional Ambassadors over the phone: including Juan Gilbert. We spoke to the Ambassadors about the importance of invention, the impact of their work, and what it has been like to be an Invention Ambassador….
Mary Kombolias recently shared how she went from majoring in English to revolutionizing fiber analysis. Thanks to NIST for allowing us to cross-post Mary’s blog here. Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, I had no scientific aspirations as a child. I do remember being entertained by science, relishing public television programs such as Newton’s Apple, Bill…
To round out the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors interviews conducted in Washington D.C. during the AAAS Annual Meeting, we spoke to three additional Ambassadors over the phone: including Jason Kang. We spoke to the Ambassadors about the importance of invention, the impact of their work, and what it has been like to be an Invention Ambassador….
We sat down with the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors while they were in Washington D.C. for the AAAS Annual Meeting. We spoke to each about the importance of invention, the impact of their work, and what it has been like to be an Invention Ambassador. We continue our recaps of those conversations with inspirational words from…