Society

Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior

RUNC: Adam Dameron

March 22, 2023

Adam Dameron uses artificial intelligence to prevent human trafficking.

A Mother’s Wisdom

March 17, 2023

Childhood lessons about identity and self-worth inspire Ganga Bey to address how inequitable social environments affect our health — and how to change that.

Approaching Epidemiology with Empathy

March 14, 2023

Marc Emerson’s experiences growing up in Navajo Nation guide his research on health equity in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

The Children’s Advocate

March 10, 2023

Marcia Edwina Herman-Giddens has spent her career researching hard-hitting issues in children’s health care and has changed the way doctors think about puberty.

Math-Age Daydream

February 16, 2023

The mathematical puzzles that arise when modeling neurodegenerative diseases fascinate Tanya Garcia, who hopes to solve them to speed treatment development.

RUNC: Celine Fei

February 8, 2023

Celine Fei uses big data to help small businesses.

RUNC: Trenette Goings

November 30, 2022

Trenette Goings believes effective prevention can eliminate addiction.