Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Impact of discretionary spending caps on America COMPETES Act funding Thomas Kalil
    02:19
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    Reflecting on NASA's mission and the personal why during the Obama administration Charles Bolden
    06:54
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    Margaret Chan's leadership reflections on pandemic preparedness and WHO reforms Sylvia Burwell
    02:41
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    Discussion on science funding and policy expectations during the Obama administration transition Harold Varmus
    02:43
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    Finalist for White House CTO role and creation of the Chief Data Scientist position DJ Patil
    02:02
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    Advising on stem cell policy changes during the early Obama administration Harold Varmus
    02:08
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    Bipartisan support for science investment during the Obama administration Thomas Kalil
    02:24
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    Perceptions of West Virginia's technology sector and the transition from coal Natalie Tennant
    02:13
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    President Obama drinking filtered Flint water to build community trust Nicole Lurie
    02:25
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    Interest in technology and contribution to the administration's first report on AI Jason Furman
    02:37
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    Perceptions of US science and technology in Southeast Asia Geraldine Richmond
    06:37
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    Reflections on the Department of Energy's mission areas and the Biden energy transition plan Arun Majumdar
    05:52
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    Assessing the White House and Department of Commerce's tech savviness in 2013 Penny Pritzker
    04:22
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    Promoting STEM to girls and young girls of color through a children's book Sasha Alston
    03:31
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    The connection between music and mathematics in career development Khari Joyner
    02:15
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    Explaining the science and impact of ARPA-E projects to members of Congress Arun Majumdar
    02:40
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    Applying for the White House Fellows program and working at NASA Scott Gration
    03:40
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    Balancing short-term and long-term research goals in ARPA-E's energy projects Arun Majumdar
    05:11
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    Review of scientific integrity policy at the Department of Energy Ernest Moniz
    04:00
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    Emphasizing the role of science in EPA policy during confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson
    06:33
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    Public interest in NASA's space missions and the challenge of promoting asteroid movement projects John Holdren
    03:21
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    Roles and functions of White House staff in policy development and implementation Thomas Kalil
    04:39
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    Implementation of the BRAIN Initiative as an example of policy entrepreneurship in the Obama administration Thomas Kalil
    06:45
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    OSTP's focus on important but not urgent policy issues Thomas Kalil
    02:54
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    Biocon's long-standing partnerships with US companies and the evolution during Obama's presidency Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
    02:07
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    Efforts to increase public research funding and the creation of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Tom Vilsack
    02:03
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    Challenges in implementing the smart grid infrastructure project Larry Summers
    01:27
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    Collaboration between DOE and NIH and the role of interpersonal relationships in government initiatives Harold Varmus
    04:34
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    Establishing the role and influence of the Chief Technology Officer in the Obama administration Aneesh Chopra
    07:43
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    Origins and rationale for funding ARPA-E within the stimulus plan Brian Deese
    02:30
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    Impact of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring on career and view of government Gina McCarthy
    02:17
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    Selection of key science and economic advisors during Obama's transition period John Podesta
    05:18
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    Origins and evolution of the data scientist role DJ Patil
    06:29
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    Incorporation of social and behavioral sciences in OSTP and creation of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Team Thomas Kalil
    02:37
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    Shifting perspectives on technology and regulation during the Obama administration Megan Smith
    13:27
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    Promoting diversity and intersectionality in the tech industry through White House summits Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
    05:41
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    Role in implementing international science and technology cooperation agreements through OSTP John Holdren
    07:20
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    Implementing behavioral science in policy during Obama's presidency Maya Shankar
    02:11
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    HIV/AIDS epidemic status and scientific advances during the Obama administration Anthony Fauci
    06:36
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    Efforts to integrate global science through the Science Envoy Program during the Obama administration Harold Varmus
    05:36
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    Explanation of precision medicine and its significance in healthcare DJ Patil
    03:10
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    Coordination of vaccine development and approval by PCAST with CDC, NIH, and FDA Harold Varmus
    02:20
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    Negotiating the role of Chief Data Scientist with President Obama DJ Patil
    05:43
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    Impact of crises on coalition-building and policy windows at OSTP Thomas Kalil
    06:43
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    Challenges of implementing scientific integrity guidelines in government Ernest Moniz
    04:37
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    Interdepartmental dynamics and collaboration on renewable energy initiatives at the DOE Steven Chu
    03:31
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    Obama administration's support for UAE's Mars mission and Arab Space Cooperation Charles Bolden
    03:36
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    Transition from academia to government and the influence of technology on diplomacy Anne-Marie Slaughter
    05:22
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    Promoting STEM education for girls and young women during the Obama administration Sasha Alston
    02:36
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    Efforts to unify diverse stakeholders in conservation initiatives Nancy Sutley
    02:03
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    Assessing the significance of the BRAIN Initiative and challenges in implementing universal pre-K Thomas Kalil
    03:00
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    Challenges faced during the transition from Constellation to commercial spaceflight programs Charles Bolden
    11:06
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    Influence of grand challenges on scientific funding and research strategy Harold Varmus
    04:10
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    Convening authority and collaboration with NFL on brain injuries Robert McDonald
    02:48
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    Ford Foundation's role in funding agricultural research and education in Asia Timothy Geithner
    01:24
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    Reevaluation of nuclear energy's role in addressing climate change Carol Browner
    02:10
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    Differentiating science for policy and science policy in the Obama campaign Harold Varmus
    03:30
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    Reflections on working at ARPA-E and the benefits of public service Arun Majumdar
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    Impact of personal stories on the success of TechHire and LaunchCode initiatives LaShana Lewis
    04:59
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    Reflections on confirmation hearing and the formation of ARPA-E success metrics Arun Majumdar
    03:03
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    Challenges in implementing the Recovery Act's clean energy provisions Heather Zichal
    04:17
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    Supporting Rush Holt's congressional campaign due to his scientific understanding of environmental issues Heather Zichal
    02:43
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    Promoting collaboration between Stanford University and Silicon Valley industries John Hennessy
    02:38
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    Reflections on the intersection of science, politics, and the COACh program for women scientists Geraldine Richmond
    05:20
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    Challenges with NASA's Orion program and the impact of healthcare politics on space exploration communication Charles Bolden
    05:43
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    President Obama's vision for the US Chief Technology Officer role and its evolution Megan Smith
    14:25
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    Challenges faced by EPA during the Clinton administration and the politicization of science Carol Browner
    04:22
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    Separating science from politics in the Obama administration's stem cell policy decisions Harold Varmus
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    Championed policies by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer and SOPA-PIPA controversy Aneesh Chopra
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    Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy
    02:14
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    US science as a counterbalance to Chinese influence in Southeast Asia Geraldine Richmond
    03:49
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    Endorsement of Obama over Hillary Clinton in 2008 and forming a science campaign committee Harold Varmus
    09:43
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    Challenges of managing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill with limited data Arun Majumdar
    04:03
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    Development and implementation of the smart grid in the Recovery Act Steven Chu
    09:21
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    Evolution of science education and political attitudes in Kansas during the 1990s and 2000s Kathleen Sebelius
    05:25
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    Support for the US auto industry and the establishment of ARPA-E Steven Chu
    06:49
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    Federal agencies leading in climate change adaptation efforts in 2009 Nancy Sutley
    02:44
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
    02:25
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    Impact of Gingrich and Reagan on public and congressional trust in government and science Carol Browner
    02:03
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    Building the 100Kin10 coalition for STEM education and maintaining scientific integrity Thomas Kalil
    04:09
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    Personal connection to Biden's Cancer Moonshot initiative and efforts to contribute Felice Gorordo
    05:15
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    Origins and challenges of the Precision Medicine Initiative and NIH's All of Us project Harold Varmus
    06:28
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    Expansion of the science envoy program under the Obama administration Geraldine Richmond
    02:06
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    Handling the H1N1 pandemic and the Obama administration's response John Brennan
    05:55
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    Collaboration with Japan on the Fukushima crisis and the history of international science cooperation John Holdren
    03:27
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    US science diplomacy and its impact on American businesses abroad Geraldine Richmond
    05:24
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    Advancing initiatives like the Police Data Initiative and precision medicine through data science DJ Patil
    02:13
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    US role in facilitating international science workshops in Southeast Asia Geraldine Richmond
    02:54
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    Promoting open science during the Obama administration and challenges faced Harold Varmus
    09:43
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    Collaboration with Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on science and technology policies John Holdren
    04:21
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    Public suggestions and government response to the Gulf oil spill Heather Zichal
    02:03
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    DOE's role in advancing supercomputing and its limited involvement in the Precision Medicine Initiative Ernest Moniz
    04:25
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    Efforts to collaborate with NSF on science and humanities education Bro Adams
    01:22
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    US response to the Fukushima nuclear disaster and collaboration with Japan John Holdren
    07:28
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    Conceptualizing the role in international scientific collaboration and education Geraldine Richmond
    01:28
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    Sustainability of Obama administration initiatives through bipartisan support and benign neglect Thomas Kalil
    04:45
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    Becoming a science envoy for the Obama administration Geraldine Richmond
    02:25
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    OSTP's engagement with citizen science and public participation in scientific processes Thomas Kalil
    03:30
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    Building a mentoring network in STEM for women and women of color Sasha Alston
    01:22
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    Cybersecurity rules and their application in incident response Michael Daniel
    02:31
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    Interdepartmental collaboration for SunShot and better buildings initiatives Arun Majumdar
    08:09
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    Recruiting individuals with technical expertise and emotional intelligence for government roles Thomas Kalil
    03:15
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    Perceptions of science policy during the George W. Bush and Trump administrations Harold Varmus
    02:32
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    Hypothesis on funding biases for ARPA-ED and precision medicine due to societal structures Thomas Kalil
    02:01
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    Response to Fukushima disaster and its impact on US health security perspectives Nicole Lurie
    03:50
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    Collaboration between the scientific community, policymakers, and the public on research risks and benefits Anthony Fauci
    02:43
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    The role of scientific diplomacy in international relations and overcoming political barriers Geraldine Richmond
    06:05
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    Consideration for the role of President Obama's science advisor and engagement with the scientific community Harold Varmus
    09:39
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    Reflections on the importance of non-political experts in presidential cabinets Steven Chu
    02:34
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    Promoting women in science to leadership roles and influencing government policy Geraldine Richmond
    03:53
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    Restructuring NASA's vision and budget during the Obama administration John Holdren
    12:54
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    Reflections on the impact of the TechHire initiative and President Obama's lessons learned LaShana Lewis
    02:01
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    Building the behavioral science team in the Obama administration without a mandate or budget Maya Shankar
    03:21
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    Innovations in the scientific funding and review process at ARPA-E Arun Majumdar
    05:44
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    Incorporating science into the development of the Dietary Guidelines Robert Post
    07:16
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    Millennial tech scene's optimism and naivety during the financial crisis Chelsea Manning
    02:12
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    Challenges in vaccine production and the need for a faster response to global pandemics Nicole Lurie
    02:35
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    Policy efforts and achievements during tenure focusing on new frontiers and economic relations with South Korea Mark Lippert
    04:24
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    Addressing invisible injuries and the establishment of the Brain Trust Summit at Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald
    04:24
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    Influence of PCAST's influenza report on President Obama and media misinterpretation of scenarios Harold Varmus
    02:01
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    Role of NIAID VTEUs in vaccine development and reducing company risks Anthony Fauci
    03:36
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    Campaign cautiousness with scientific positions during Obama's candidacy Harold Varmus
    03:57
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    Balancing short-term and long-term funding for scientific innovation Arun Majumdar
    02:37
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    Creating a culture of innovation and excellence at ARPA-E Arun Majumdar
    07:34
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    Ethical considerations in distributing experimental treatments during the 2014 Ebola outbreak Anthony Fauci
    03:42
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    Reflections on the role of scientists in government and advising administrations Steven Chu
    05:05
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    Personal trust and shared MIT background in nuclear negotiations Ernest Moniz
    09:56
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    Assembling a team of scientists for the BP oil spill response Steven Chu
    07:58
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    Reflections on the politicization of science and its impact on public health and climate change policy John Holdren
    07:13
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    Incorporating technology and broadband in rural development during the Obama administration Doug O'Brien
    04:23
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    Navigating the tension between scientific and political epistemology in OSTP policymaking Thomas Kalil
    03:03
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    Challenges and resistance faced while establishing the White House's Nudge Unit Maya Shankar
    06:30
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    Addressing nationalism and anti-scientific sentiment during tenure as science envoy Geraldine Richmond
    01:26
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    Discussion on the Smart Disclosure Initiative and its role in regulatory efficiency Cass Sunstein
    03:56
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    Response to the H1N1 epidemic from the perspective of the Intergovernmental Affairs director Cecilia Muñoz
    05:38
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    Challenges of modern communication, democracy, and the roots of American government Megan Smith
    15:56
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    Reflections on NASA's role in American pride and international collaboration Charles Bolden
    05:05
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    Discussions on public engagement with science and climate change during the administration Carol Browner
    01:29
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    Tension between funding precision medicine and public health at OSTP Thomas Kalil
    02:03
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    Coordination between the Surgeon General's office and scientific agencies on reports Regina Benjamin
    02:22
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    Learning about President Obama's management style during a crisis Lisa Jackson
    04:37
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    Advances in genomics facilitating rapid H1N1 virus sequencing and vaccine development in 2009 Anthony Fauci
    02:47
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    Outcomes of the Science Envoy Program and its impact on US-international science relations Geraldine Richmond
    02:22
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    Lack of diversity in STEM and the National Society of Black Engineers program Sasha Alston
    02:56
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    Experience as director of Lawrence Berkeley Lab and learning to be a bureaucrat Steven Chu
    03:45
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    Reflections on the future of universities and the enduring value of learning John Hennessy
    02:18
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    Efforts to integrate ARPA-E with DOE career staff and cross-departmental collaboration Arun Majumdar
    02:05
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    Promoting open data and its impact on government transparency and innovation DJ Patil
    03:07
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    Realization of gender and racial gaps in STEM during high school and internships Sasha Alston
    02:08
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    Building relationships with scientific organizations for OSTP outreach efforts Bess Evans
    02:38
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    The role of science in shaping Obama administration policies Thomas Kalil
    03:21
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    Influence of father's technological innovation on career path Julius Genachowski
    01:23
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    Negotiating cultural norms in scientific research and publication Geraldine Richmond
    02:19
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    Development of the 25-point plan to reform government IT Vivek Kundra
    02:22
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    Early exposure to computers and their role in community connection Akram Dweikat
    02:57
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    Promoting transparency and openness at the CDC under President Obama's principles Tom Frieden
    03:01
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    Impact of ARRA funding on scientific research and publications Harold Varmus
    01:25
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    Reflections on President Obama's intellect and leadership during Ebola and Zika crises Tom Frieden
    06:41
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    Expansion of university-industry collaborations and the GSEP initiative for climate change research John Hennessy
    02:17
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    Perception of science in climate change discussions during the 1980s and 1990s Carol Browner
    04:32
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    Response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak informed by H1N1 experience Nicole Lurie
    04:49
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    Building reciprocal relationships with science agency leaders from the White House perspective Thomas Kalil
    01:08
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    Organizing scientists to advocate in political arenas and building a movement Bess Evans
    03:22
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    Response to the nuclear crisis in Japan and managing public concern in the US Nancy-Ann DeParle
    03:42
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    Launching CrimeSolutions.gov and establishing a Science Advisory Board for OJP Laurie Robinson
    07:10
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    Role in OSTP public engagement and advocacy during sequestration Bess Evans
    05:48
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    Challenges and strategies in the role of Chief Data Scientist in the Obama White House DJ Patil
    08:21
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    Impact of Constellation program termination on NASA and contractors Charles Bolden
    07:22
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    Experience with a young reader's engagement with the book post-Kickstarter campaign Sasha Alston
    02:39
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    Prioritizing open data, IT investment governance, and electronic health records in the administration Aneesh Chopra
    04:37
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    Reflections on engagement with President Obama and the role of NCI director vs. NIH director Harold Varmus
    02:52
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    Mentorship in epidemiology and the influence of Professor Les Roberts Craig Spencer
    02:31
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    Differences in communication with various departments on scientific advice and research priorities John Holdren
    05:52
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    Preparation for ARPA-E leadership confirmation process Arun Majumdar
    02:33
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    Impact of presidential administrations on the EPA's stability and science-based policies Gina McCarthy
    05:41
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    Collaboration with Russia and China in space during foreign policy tensions Charles Bolden
    07:58
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    International partnerships and preparedness for pandemics, including Ebola and COVID-19 vaccine efforts Sylvia Burwell
    04:32
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    Challenges of the US public health system revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic Steven Chu
    02:32
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    Adjusting to life in Michigan as a refugee and building a scientific career Rafaai M. Hamo
    15:36
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    White House response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill John Holdren
    05:17
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    President Obama's hands-on approach during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill discussions John Holdren
    05:28
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    Raj Shah's leadership and vision in integrating technology with development at USAID Jennifer Simon
    05:44
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    Reflections on the role and achievements of the US Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith
    10:42
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    Promotion of interagency cooperation between USDA and NASA on space food research Krysta Harden
    04:41
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    Recruitment of technically skilled staff for the Department of Energy under Obama Steven Chu
    02:55
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    Addressing internal strife and team building efforts at NASA Charles Bolden
    03:34
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    Composition and collaboration of the multi-sector team addressing the deepwater drilling crisis John Holdren
    03:35
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    Factors influencing bipartisan cooperation on certain issues during the Obama administration Thomas Kalil
    02:50
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    Debate over gain of function research in the scientific community Anthony Fauci
    03:47
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    Understanding the EPA's role, structure, and partnership with states in environmental regulation Gina McCarthy
    07:55
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    Advocating for a more applied research agenda in health and science for population health Nicole Lurie
    02:16
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    Challenges in expanding broadband access to rural, poor, and minority communities Tom Wheeler
    07:40
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    Leadership in the White House STEM education initiative Ursula Burns
    14:39
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    Community engagement in open data practices Megan Smith
    14:06
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    Influence of John Brennan and PCAST engagement with the White House during the influenza crisis Harold Varmus
    03:50
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    Emphasizing the role of science in environmental policy during confirmation hearings Nancy Sutley
    04:58

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