Research seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and scientist Robert Hill and their debate of whether southern California was partial to earthquakes during western migration in the early 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention."
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a virtual hearing on the impact of the coronavirus on mental health. The committee discussed the benefits telehealth has provided Americans and the need for it to continue after the coronavirus pandemic ends. They also talked about improvements to suicide prevention, ending the stigma around mental illness, addressing the mental health of students and several bills the subcommittee is considering.
Senators will resume consideration of the nomination of Mark Scarsi, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about peace agreements in the Middle East. He also criticized Democrats for holding up coronavirus relief.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a virtual discussion with Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville on strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussion covered a range of topics including relations with India and China, goals in the region, the impact of COVID-19 and troop withdrawal from Germany.
Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention."
The Brookings Institution hosted a discussion on the role of technology in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Panelists discussed several areas including the rise of the movement through social media, the history of technology in protests, holding police officers accountable, and protecting the rights of those who record protests or violent crimes involving police officers on their mobile devices. Former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn began the discussion with remarks on how technology has changed over the years and the innovation behind the iPhone.
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on suicide prevention legislation for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for members of Congress to discuss bills they've introduced addressing issues surrounding veteran mental health care. Representatives from leading veterans organizations also participated in order to provide input on the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (S.785), which had recently been passed in the Senate and was expected to soon be taken up by the House.
Financial regulators testified on the impact of regulations and hiring practices on women and minorities before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion. In this portion of the hearing, the committee heard testimony from the directors of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and National Credit Union Administration.
Financial regulators testified on the impact of regulations and hiring practices on women and minorities before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion. In this portion of the hearing, the committee heard testimony from the directors of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion under the Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Maria Roat, the deputy federal CIO for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), appeared at Billington CyberSecurity's annual summit. She discussed the evolution of data technology, the current cyber threats and interagency collaboration on cybersecurity.
The Brookings Institution hosted a discussion on the role of technology in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Panelists discussed several areas including the rise of the movement through social media, the history of technology in protests, holding police officers accountable, and protecting the rights of those who record protests or violent crimes involving police officers on their mobile devices. Former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn began the discussion with remarks on how technology has changed over the years and the innovation behind the iPhone.
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on suicide prevention legislation for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for members of Congress to discuss bills they've introduced addressing issues surrounding veteran mental health care. Representatives from leading veterans organizations also participated in order to provide input on the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (S.785), which had recently been passed in the Senate and was expected to soon be taken up by the House.
