Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Roles and functions of White House staff in policy development and implementation Thomas Kalil
    04:39
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    Coordination of scientific research for tobacco reports with CDC and NIH Regina Benjamin
    02:02
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    Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy
    02:14
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    Motivations for tech professionals leaving Silicon Valley to join government work Thomas Kalil
    02:41
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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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    Preparation for ARPA-E leadership confirmation process Arun Majumdar
    02:33
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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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    Efforts to unify diverse stakeholders in conservation initiatives Nancy Sutley
    02:03
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    Implementing behavioral science in policy during Obama's presidency Maya Shankar
    02:11
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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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    Challenges faced by EPA during the Clinton administration and the politicization of science Carol Browner
    04:22
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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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    Sustainability of Obama administration initiatives through bipartisan support and benign neglect Thomas Kalil
    04:45
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    Challenges and resistance faced while establishing the White House's Nudge Unit Maya Shankar
    06:30
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    Challenges in career advancement and contributions to IT and training programs LaShana Lewis
    03:50
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    Building relationships with scientific organizations for OSTP outreach efforts Bess Evans
    02:38
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    Appointment of the first US Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer Julius Genachowski
    03:33
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    US science diplomacy and its impact on American businesses abroad Geraldine Richmond
    05:24
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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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    Discovery of increased lead levels in Flint children after water switch Mona Hanna-Attisha
    03:54
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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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    Impact of ARRA funding on scientific research and publications Harold Varmus
    01:25
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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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    Organizing a workshop on childhood stunting and brain development in Laos Geraldine Richmond
    02:26
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    Challenges in implementing the Recovery Act's clean energy provisions Heather Zichal
    04:17
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    Personal interactions with President Obama and receiving the National Medal of Science Geraldine Richmond
    03:47
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    Impact of discretionary spending caps on America COMPETES Act funding Thomas Kalil
    02:19
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    Assessing public engagement and understanding of climate change Carol Browner
    02:53
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    Impact of personal stories on the success of TechHire and LaunchCode initiatives LaShana Lewis
    04:59
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    US role in facilitating international science workshops in Southeast Asia Geraldine Richmond
    02:54
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    Organizing scientists to advocate in political arenas and building a movement Bess Evans
    03:22
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    Challenges of communicating complex policy issues to the public Carol Browner
    02:06
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    Creating a culture of innovation and excellence at ARPA-E Arun Majumdar
    07:34
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    Reflection on the durability of Obama administration initiatives post-transition Thomas Kalil
    03:14
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    Ethical considerations in distributing experimental treatments during the 2014 Ebola outbreak Anthony Fauci
    03:42
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    Promoting open data and its impact on government transparency and innovation DJ Patil
    03:07
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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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    Obama administration's support for UAE's Mars mission and Arab Space Cooperation Charles Bolden
    03:36
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    Impact of the Recovery Act on NIAID research and pandemic preparedness Anthony Fauci
    02:27
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    Cybersecurity rules and their application in incident response Michael Daniel
    02:31
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    Interest in science and journey to becoming a scientist in Syria Rafaai M. Hamo
    15:54
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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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    Outcomes of the Science Envoy Program and its impact on US-international science relations Geraldine Richmond
    02:22
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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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    Becoming a science envoy for the Obama administration Geraldine Richmond
    02:25
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    Utilizing technical expertise in the Fukushima nuclear incident response Steven Chu
    05:47
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    Perceptions of science policy during the George W. Bush and Trump administrations Harold Varmus
    02:32
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    Impact of President Obama's commitment to science on federal policy and data integrity Robert Post
    03:57
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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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    International partnerships and preparedness for pandemics, including Ebola and COVID-19 vaccine efforts Sylvia Burwell
    04:32
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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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    HIV/AIDS epidemic status and scientific advances during the Obama administration Anthony Fauci
    06:36
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    Federal agencies leading in climate change adaptation efforts in 2009 Nancy Sutley
    02:44
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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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    Mentorship in epidemiology and the influence of Professor Les Roberts Craig Spencer
    02:31
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    Reflections on the importance of non-political experts in presidential cabinets Steven Chu
    02:34

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