Active-Duty Journalism
Daniel Johnson uses his research on mental health in the military to effect policy change at the national level.
Taking Care of Moms
Mary Kimmel is a physician researcher, advocate, and mom dedicated to changing the way mothers who need mental health care are perceived and treated.
RUNC: Nivi Ramasamy
Nivi Ramasamy unravels the link between obesity and cancer.
A Recipe for Black Joy
Bailey Benson’s unconventional cookbook guides readers through much more than recipes.
Extracting Extraordinary Things
Claire Bunschoten spent a year at The New York Botanical Garden unpacking the history and culture tied to one of America’s favorite flavors: vanilla.
Getting the Lead Out
Jordan April is establishing a national database that will empower residents facing health concerns about lead exposure in their homes.
More Than Books
Tushar Varma traveled across 35 states, visiting 85 independent bookstores to learn why they’re so vital to the communities they reside in.
RUNC: Anderson Al Wazni
Anderson Al Wazni strives to help communities hit by climate change.
RUNC: Adam Dameron
Adam Dameron uses artificial intelligence to prevent human trafficking.
For Her Brother
Upon watching her brother grow up and struggle with cystic fibrosis, Rhianna Lee has dedicated her life to studying the disease.
A Mother’s Wisdom
Childhood lessons about identity and self-worth inspire Ganga Bey to address how inequitable social environments affect our health — and how to change that.
Change Through Stories
Nazanin Knudsen uses writing, filmmaking, and small moments in time to reflect on larger cultural discrepancies.