“This report maps the trajectory of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among women in the United States (U.S.), including the following: key historical epidemiological trends and the important role played by women in the response over time; the current impact of HIV among women in the U.S., including a profile of those most affected by race/ethnicity, age, transmission risk, geography, and other demographics; major sources of prevention, care, and treatment for women with and at risk for HIV; attitudes toward and knowledge about HIV among women; and ongoing challenges and opportunities. While HIV has impacted women worldwide–globally, women comprise half of all those living with HIV–this report focuses on the impact of HIV on women in the U.S.”
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Daily Archives: April 20, 2013
EPIC: White House Releases Unclassified Summary of Presidential Cybersecurity Directive
EPIC: “The White House has released an unclassified summary of Presidential Policy Directive 20. The Policy Directive sets out the cybersecurity authority of the National Security Agency in the United States and has raised concerns about government surveillance of the Internet. The existence of the Directive was detailed in a story in the Washington Post… Continue Reading
Levy Economics Institute – The State of the US and World Economie
“This program’s central focus is the use of Levy Institute macroeconomic models in generating strategic analyses of the US and world economies. The outcomes of alternative scenarios are projected and analyzed, with the resultspublished as Strategic Analysis reportsserving to help policymakers understand the implications of various policy options. The Levy Institute macroeconomic models, created by… Continue Reading
Building a Financial Structure for a More Stable and Equitable Economy
Press release: “Its time to put global finance back in its proper place as a tool to achieving sustainable development. This means substantial downsizing, careful re-regulation, universal social protections, and an active, permanent employment-creation program. Therefore, the 2013 Minsky Conference will address both financial reform and poverty in the context of Minskys work on financial… Continue Reading
MOOCs and Libraries Event Summarized in Series of Six Hangingtogether.org Blog Posts
“The “MOOCs and Libraries: Massive Opportunity or Overwhelming Challenge?” event took place 18-19 March at the University of Pennsylvania and was broadcast live online. Hosted by OCLC Research and University of Pennsylvania Libraries, the event featured thoughtful and provocative presentations about how libraries are already getting involved with MOOCs, and engaged attendees in discussions about… Continue Reading
