Babson College
Leading insights on business and entrepreneurship
What makes a successful entrepreneur ? How do biases in the startup community impact the trajectories of careers and companies? How should we train the next generation of business leaders? Footnote is collaborating with scholars and research centers at Babson College on this series of articles about how to foster more dynamic, innovative entrepreneurship and business leadership.
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How A Baby's Cry Can Predict Autism
New research on "biomarkers" is enabling us to recognize signs of developmental disorders much earlier in life.
How Being A Working Parent Changes As Children Grow Up
Many of our conversations about integrating parenthood and career focus on new moms. But what happens as the kids grow up?
Why Public Engagement Is Essential To The Future Of The University
As universities face pressure to demonstrate their value, engaged scholarship is more important than ever.
Algorithms Are Biased, But We Can Make Them Fairer
Machines don't fix our biases, they mirror them. Algorithms can make things fairer only if we design them with fairness in mind.
Why Do Digital Health Startups Keep Failing?
The “move fast and break things” approach that works in tech doesn’t translate well to healthcare. Instead, digital health startups should try need-driven innovation.
Scientists Have A New Weapon Against HIV: Your Phone
Smartphones and other “mobile health” technologies are transforming the fight against HIV by providing an unprecedented opportunity to connect with at-risk individuals.
AI Is More Powerful Than Ever. How Do We Hold It Accountable?
The beauty of artificial intelligence is that it can think on its own. But how do we make sure it does what’s right?
Do Our Measures of Academic Success Hurt Science?
Perverse career incentives steer researchers toward publishing more articles – and away from other important goals.
Making Research Reliable
Addressing the "Reproducibility Crisis" in Science
How do we know which research to trust? Can the "reproducibility crisis" be fixed? A series of articles from innovators working to make research more transparent, rigorous, and reliable.
Genomic Medicine
The ability to peer into our DNA is revolutionizing healthcare
Will tomorrow's doctors review your DNA before making a diagnosis? How are researchers developing new treatments tailored to patients' genetic profiles? Who owns the rights to your genetic information? This article series examines how new technologies and knowledge about the human genome are transforming healthcare and creating a world of personalized medicine.
The College and University Research Collaborative
Using research to support evidence-based policymaking
How can state and local government enact more informed, more effective policies? This unique project in Rhode Island brings expertise and research from the state's academic community to policymakers seeking to make more informed decisions.