Jon Chu, a presidential young professor specializing in democracy, discusses how public perceptions shape democratic values worldwide and the resistance to backsliding regimes. Lena Svanholm, a PhD student and professional basketball player, shares her challenges of balancing a dual career and the importance of passion in both science and sports. Michal Elovitz, a dean at Mount Sinai, underscores the critical gaps in women's health research, advocating for a focus on sex-specific medical approaches to improve outcomes for women.
