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Federal scientists, engineers and other technical workers provide crucial climate and health expertise. Here, Marybeth Head, the vessel operations coordinator for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, works aboard the NOAA research ship Nancy Foster in 2019.

Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change

Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.

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Pandemic Pomp and Circumstance: Graduation Looks Different This Year (Again)

Most of the class of 2020 experienced canceled or online-only graduation ceremonies, but this year many colleges are finding creative ways to celebrate their graduates in person.

The University of Central Florida's Cyber Defense Team Trains the Cybersecurity Workforce of Tomorrow

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the cybersecurity field will grow by 31 percent by 2029.

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Pediatricians Weigh In On What's Safe And Not Safe For Unvaccinated Children

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with pediatricians Dr. Nia Heard-Garris of Northwestern and Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas Secretary of Health, about what's safe and not safe to do with unvaccinated children.

A Venezuelan woman prays to a mural of Jose Gregorio Hernandez on a street in Caracas this month.

'Doctor Of The Poor's' Beatification A Bright, 'Hopeful' Moment Amid Florida Venezuelans' Despair

The Vatican on Friday will beatify Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, whose work for the needy is an inspiration to fellow Venezuelans during their humanitarian crisis.

Lindsay Taylor (top left), theatre producer for Orlando Fringe, Alauna Friskics (top right), Orlando Fringe executive director, and Lena Feliciano (bottom), artistic director of Celebration Theatre Co. Photo: Clarissa Moon

Orlando Fringe Festival returns for its 30th anniversary

The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The 14-day festival, which features hundreds of theatrical performances, was canceled last year due to COVID-19. This May, it’s back with an in-person festival in Loch Haven Park, along with an all-new online “DigiFringe” festival in June. Alauna Friskics, executive director of Fringe, Lindsay Taylor, the festival’s theatre producer, and Lena Feliciano, artistic director of Celebration Theatre Co., join Intersection to discuss how the festival is adapting to the pandemic, expanding their diversity and inclusion efforts, and celebrating 30 years of Fringe.

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Retail Therapy: CVS Plans To Expand Mental Health Care In Stores

As the number of people seeking therapy soars during the pandemic, CVS has begun testing a model to offer counseling services in its stores. It hopes to reduce costs for both patients and itself.

Terri Lyne Carrington at PDX Jazz in 2018.

Terri Lyne Carrington: Trailblazer, Advocate and NEA Jazz Master

In her decades behind the drum kit, 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington has become one of jazz's most dynamic musicians. In this episode, we'll hear music that captures her wide-ranging sound.

Terri Lyne Carrington: Trailblazer, Advocate and NEA Jazz Master

In her decades behind the drum kit, 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington has become one of jazz's most dynamic musicians. In this episode, we'll hear music that captures her wide-ranging sound.

Your Thursday Coronavirus Update: Florida Reports 5,666 New Cases, 54 Additional Deaths

Florida reported 5,666 new coronavirus cases on Thursday for a total of 2,228,212 cases.

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