Nicole Yamase: Honoring Her Culture through Science

“I just want young Pacific Islanders to see that there is no limit to what we can accomplish. I want them to see themselves in me. We can do anything!” At only twenty-nine years old,... Read More
Unpacking the “AAPI” Umbrella

With growing news coverage of the surge in anti-Asian hate, there’s one term that we’ve seen over and over again: AAPI. The acronym, which stands for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, is an all-encompassing one,... Read More
Reason, Truth, and Breakfast with the Congressional Freethought Caucus

Last Friday, the Congressional Freethought Caucus held its inaugural Thomas Paine Breakfast where climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann and political theorist Dr. Danielle Allen joined members of Congress for a compelling discussion about how science,... Read More
Centering Youth Engagement: A Conversation with a Young Teen Changemaker

This interview has been condensed for length and clarity. In the midst of a global pandemic and an ever-changing political and social climate, all eyes are on the future of our youth. Luckily, high school... Read More
Inspiring Kids to be Climate Superheroes

Despite its prominence in our present world, anthropogenic climate change―changes in climate due to human activity―does not have a long history. It is the result of rapid industrialization beginning only around 200 years ago. In... Read More
What Does Anti-Racism Look Like in 2021? Hint: It's Not Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

“Diversity, equity, and inclusion” is now the resounding string of words carefully woven into staff meetings within corporate, non-profit, and government workplaces as the movement towards anti-racism continues. And while the phrase “diversity, equity, and... Read More
Letter from AHA Staff: Blocks from the Capitol, Reflecting on Fragility.

It’s 3:40 on Wednesday afternoon and as I sit in my home, blocks from the U.S. Capitol, siren after siren whir by my window and blaring horns are punctuated by the occasional helicopter overhead. Friends... Read More