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April 22, 2023
The Hill
Providing Opportunities in STEM to Justice-Impacted Citizens

An op-ed co-authored by EDC’s Eden Badertscher and Basia Skudrzyk highlights the STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS) initiative and stresses how STEM education and careers for the justice-impacted are vital for successful returns to society as well as the strength of our country's STEM economy.

April 18, 2023
Salon
Using Distraction and Escape as a Mental Health Tool

EDC’s Heidi Kar discusses strategies for suicide prevention and shares how distracting activities, while not permanent solutions, can serve as valuable tools for those dealing with suicidal ideation.

April 13, 2023
Health Day
Understanding the Causes and Interventions for Suicide Risk
EDC’s Julie Goldstein Grumet discusses how putting suicide prevention at the forefront of medical care and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can help address the rising U.S. suicide rate.
April 2, 2023
The Boston Globe
The Impact of Mobile Sports Betting on Problem Gambling
In this article, EDC’s Rebecca Bishop of the Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention weighs in on how easy access to mobile sports betting could lead to an increase in problem gambling.
March 22, 2023
The New York Times
NY Times: A.I. Chatbots and Kids
Parents face challenges addressing the nuances of technology with kids, especially when talking about chatbots like ChatGPT. EDC’s Shelley Pasnik discusses creative ways for kids and parents to explore artificial intelligence together.
February 27, 2023
The Boston Globe
EDC Welcomes New President
Newly appointed EDC President Liesbet Steer is profiled and discusses her vision for EDC’s work with local business communities.
February 22, 2023
Education Week
How Schools Respond to Suicide
EDC’s Alexandra Karydi discusses how school districts can support their students when a child dies by suicide.
February 10, 2023
Yahoo News
Responding to New CDC Suicide Data
The CDC recently released data about rising suicide rates in 2021, with significant increases among many ethnic groups. EDC’s Julie Goldstein Grumet discusses the importance of closely examining the data to develop research and culturally competent interventions.
January 29, 2023
The Hill
ChatGPT and Learning
The rise of the artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT platform presents new learning opportunities and challenges says EDC’s Shelley Pasnik.
December 18, 2022
Fortune
Key to Having Difficult Conversations
Holidays and family gatherings can be stressful occasions especially when uncomfortable topics come up. EDC’s Heidi Kar discusses how to prepare and gives pointers on how to best react when those difficult moments arise.