Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and theater director Liesl Tommy were among the panelists at a discussion on the role of the rules of war in the Shakespearean canon, and what modern lessons on war and conflict could be divined from his works. Hosted by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., panelists considered a number of Shakespeare's works - most notably the drama Macbeth - and parallels that could be drawn to conflicts in Syria, Libya, and elsewhere around the world.
Mexico's chief trade negotiator and former Mexican trade officials discuss the upcoming negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC.
A panel of academics gathered for a discussion on bioethics and the potential for technology to advance the physical and mental capabilities of human beings, and its potential for both enhancing and endangering humanity. This forum was part of a conference hosted by Princeton University to address a range of questions in the areas of social science and the humanities.
New America in Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion on ways to improve workforce diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Speakers included cybersecurity experts, business leaders and former intelligence agency officials. They provided recommendations for creating a more inclusive cyber workforce, specifically attracting women, minorities and foreign students. They also offered advice to future cybersecurity professionals and outlined the current challenges in the industry.
The Federalist Society hosted a panel discussion on state and local licensing requirements for service industry jobs such as cosmetology, which the Trump administration has advocated relaxing and harmonizing across the country. The panelists discussed balancing the consumer protections afforded by regulatory regimes against the desire to reduce barriers for new entrants into fields. Also talked about were variances between state regulations, and the burdens on licensed workers looking to move between different areas of the country.
The Center for Global Development (CGD) held a discussion on the findings of its new report on effective international coordination and collaboration in fighting Ebola outbreaks. Doctors and public health officials talked about ongoing research, treatment and response efforts, and what they need in order to best address current and future epidemics.
Federal customs and financial crimes officials were among the witnesses at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on efforts to combat the illicit art and antiquities trade. They outlined the ways terrorist groups like ISIS have used antiquities and arts sales to fund their operations, and the ways federal enforcement agencies and their foreign counterparts were trying to disrupt the black market of such transactions. The hearing was ended after final votes in the House were called for the week.
Researchers presented recently published white papers and took questions from the audience at a conference on retirement economics research hosted by Boston College in Washington, DC.
Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease. She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Resident physician Rachel Pearson recounts her experience with the health care system as a resident in her memoir, "No Apparent Distress." Dr. Pearson discusses mistakes in caring for patients and the inequality in care for the poor.
Dr. Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children's National Medical Center, recalled his career as a pediatric surgeon and discussed the current state of healthcare and how healthcare policies affect pediatric patients.
Dr. Elizabeth Ford discusses her work in mental health caring for the inmates in New York City jails in her book, "Sometimes Amazing Things Happen." She examines the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease. She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Resident physician Rachel Pearson recounts her experience with the health care system as a resident in her memoir, "No Apparent Distress." Dr. Pearson discusses mistakes in caring for patients and the inequality in care for the poor.
Dr. Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children's National Medical Center, recalled his career as a pediatric surgeon and discussed the current state of healthcare and how healthcare policies affect pediatric patients.
Dr. Elizabeth Ford discusses her work in mental health caring for the inmates in New York City jails in her book, "Sometimes Amazing Things Happen." She examines the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease. She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Resident physician Rachel Pearson recounts her experience with the health care system as a resident in her memoir, "No Apparent Distress." Dr. Pearson discusses mistakes in caring for patients and the inequality in care for the poor.
Dr. Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children's National Medical Center, recalled his career as a pediatric surgeon and discussed the current state of healthcare and how healthcare policies affect pediatric patients.
Dr. Elizabeth Ford discusses her work in mental health caring for the inmates in New York City jails in her book, "Sometimes Amazing Things Happen." She examines the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
The Heritage Foundation held a discussion on ways to reorganize government agencies to improve efficiencies and lower costs. Panelists included former budgeting and government workforce experts who outlined the challenges to downsizing the federal workforce.
