AI & Technology

This week, Lisa Ling speaks with three leading scientists who have been on the frontlines of Zika, malaria and HIV to give you the inside scoop on the latest in the development of a coronavirus vaccine, and the process of going from lab to clinic.

Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I planned to be with thousands on Washington, DC’s National Mall, calling for action on climate and sustainable development.

Medtronic has taken a number of steps to mobilize its global resources to support employees, patients and physicians, and communities in this time of need, including a rapid expansion in the production and distribution of critical products in the fight against COVID-19.

Mastercard today announced the expansion of its partnership with OnwardUS, a new coalition of governors, technology companies and funding partners working to assist workers who have been furloughed or laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

IdeagenTV, powered by Azure and Presented Globally by Microsoft, presents the launch of the new Gretchen O’Hara guest-hosted series this upcoming Earth Day Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm EST. Gretchen O’Hara, Microsoft VP US AI & Sustainability Strategy & Partnership, will begin her new show on IdeagenTV where she will host leading luminaries, industry leaders, CEO’s and influencers each month.

To aid school systems implementing remote learning initiatives resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education and the National Afterschool Association launched the Virtual Learning Response Fund.

The Stand for Small coalition will provide millions of U.S. small businesses access to support through valuable services, offers, tools and expertise, among other benefits.

Jason Cook is a senior project manager with Tetra Tech and is a Professional Engineer and Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer for critical infrastructure supporting data centers and critical missions. He has nearly 25 combined years of experience as an active duty Air Force Civil Engineer Officer, Air Force Civil Servant, and project manager for Tetra Tech. His expertise is in highly available critical infrastructure systems after eight years serving as the engineer responsible for the survivability, endurability, and availability of the infrastructure in Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station’s (CMAFS) underground complex.

Dr. Sarah Richards a preeminent leader in per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical contamination, helping Australian Department of Defence (Defence) clients find solutions to address their contamination problems.

Vincent Holloway is Vice President, Defense Information Technology (IT) Services in Tetra Tech’s Arlington, Virginia, office. He has more than 30 years of experience working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in various technical, management, and leadership positions.