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Category: Research Summaries

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Access to information makes a difference in public health

April 8, 2022 Lila Norris Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

The first wave of Covid-19 vaccines Over the past year, we have witnessed a mass mobilization in vaccination of historic proportion. Lines wrapped around blocks to secure an early shot,[…]

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Policies supporting (or hindering) gender equity in the workplace

March 22, 2022 Sarah Berkowitz and Talia Smith Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

In recent decades, women are participating in the labor force in higher numbers, working longer hours, and pursuing higher levels of education. New laws, protections, and policies have been instituted[…]

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Exploring the relationship between technology and religion

February 2, 2022 Luis Luna Martinez Research Summaries, Spirit Tech

Book Review Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering by Kate J. Stockly and Wesley Wildman, is an exploration of the various rising industries that[…]

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Factors in addressing racial wage inequality

November 30, 2021 Talia Smith and Sarah Berkowitz Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

The role of trade unions There are many factors that have socially and historically contributed to wage inequalities along racial lines. But little attention is drawn to the factors that[…]

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The impact of the opioid crisis on the rural farming community

September 14, 2021 Hannah Wolfe Research Summaries, Strategies Against Rural Suicide

Trigger warning: suicide, suicidal ideation, drug overdose, addiction. Please proceed with caution. If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at[…]

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Health inequities in the U.S.

September 8, 2021 Molly Wilde Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

The Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on the multiple layers of health inequities that exist in the areas of maternal, mental, geriatric, and child health. Patient narratives, surveys, and health[…]

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Culturally competent communication is a valuable tool against vaccine hesitancy

June 24, 2021 Lila Norris Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

There are many connections to be uncovered at the intersection of academia, scientific data, and 21st century communications. When sharing our research, we aim to employ culturally competent communications. This[…]

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