For some, social media is a place to engage with politics, whether it’s to share information about protests or learn about candidates for office. But how valuable do Americans think social media is ...

What prompted the idea for the course? As a control systems researcher, I have long felt that control systems – and systems science in general – have much to contribute to solving social problems.

Nonprofit organizations that work directly with people must maintain a persistent eye on any potential developments on the horizon. With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit ...

Americans have been worrying about the negative health impact of our fast pace of life since the Industrial Revolution, but in the last few decades, the concept of “stress” has spread to almost every ...

Business leaders have a new mandate: focus on core audiences and the issues that matter most to their companies, and help to solve social problems. Daryl Brewster, CEO of Chief Executives For ...

IN response to a demand by one of the ardent readers of this column, I make the following elucidation concerning ‘upliftment’. There is no such word as ‘upliftment’. What exist are ‘uplift’, ‘uplifted ...

Most parents know the risks of social media, because they themselves use the platforms. Last year, a Pew Research Poll ...

When we think of a library, maybe we’re thinking of the place we take our kids for story time or a place to study and check out new titles. Lately, librarians across the country are experiencing a lot ...

In today’s world, celebrities wield immense influence, and many are stepping up to use their platforms for good. From social justice to climate change, stars are raising awareness about critical ...

Should you credit AI when you use it at work? Are there things that simply can’t be forgiven? What kinds of everyday lies are justified… and does it even matter? There’s a lot that’s changed about the ...