Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Influential professors during college and graduate studies in chemical engineering Lisa Jackson
    03:02
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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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    Emphasizing the role of science in environmental policy during confirmation hearings Nancy Sutley
    04:58
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    Development and implementation of the smart grid in the Recovery Act Steven Chu
    09:21
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    Discussions on public engagement with science and climate change during the administration Carol Browner
    01:29
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    Coordination between the Surgeon General's office and scientific agencies on reports Regina Benjamin
    02:22
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    Assessing public engagement and understanding of climate change Carol Browner
    02:53
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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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    Influence of President Obama as a role model for innovation and scaling solutions Aneesh Chopra
    02:18
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    Championed policies by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer and SOPA-PIPA controversy Aneesh Chopra
    01:09
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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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    Assembling a team of scientists for the BP oil spill response Steven Chu
    07:58
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    Support for the US auto industry and the establishment of ARPA-E Steven Chu
    06:49
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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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    Reevaluation of nuclear energy's role in addressing climate change Carol Browner
    02:10
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    Reflections on the role of scientists in government and advising administrations Steven Chu
    05:05
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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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    Smart grid development and utility companies' response to White House initiative Steven Chu
    02:09
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    Perception of science in climate change discussions during the 1980s and 1990s Carol Browner
    04:32
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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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    Margaret Chan's leadership reflections on pandemic preparedness and WHO reforms Sylvia Burwell
    02:41
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    Utilizing technical expertise in the Fukushima nuclear incident response Steven Chu
    05:47
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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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    Learning about President Obama's management style during a crisis Lisa Jackson
    04:37
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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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    Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy
    02:14
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    Emphasizing the role of science in EPA policy during confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson
    06:33
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    Interdepartmental dynamics and collaboration on renewable energy initiatives at the DOE Steven Chu
    03:31
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    Public suggestions and government response to the Gulf oil spill Heather Zichal
    02:03
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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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    Experience as director of Lawrence Berkeley Lab and learning to be a bureaucrat Steven Chu
    03:45
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
    02:25
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    Coordination of scientific research for tobacco reports with CDC and NIH Regina Benjamin
    02:02
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    Recruitment of technically skilled staff for the Department of Energy under Obama Steven Chu
    02:55
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    Challenges of communicating complex policy issues to the public Carol Browner
    02:06
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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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    Supporting Rush Holt's congressional campaign due to his scientific understanding of environmental issues Heather Zichal
    02:43
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    Implementing productivity measures in Medicaid enrollment before the ACA Aneesh Chopra
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    Reflections on the importance of non-political experts in presidential cabinets Steven Chu
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