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Cady Coleman playing flute on space station (NASA)

On a mission: More women astronauts

Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman travels the world inspiring women and girls to become involved in STEM fields.
7 people posing for photo in front of building (State Dept.)

These U.S. scientists are working to save the planet

Seven of the United States' top scientists will work with international partners to identify key areas of collaboration to shared problems.
Young girls in school uniforms holding large seeds (Courtesy of Patricia Kombo)

These women are creating climate solutions

These four women are helping to conserve the environment and find climate crisis solutions in their communities around the world.
Illustration of gloved hand holding vial with DNA strand inside (© Dan Race/Shutterstock.com)

Turning COVID-19 vaccine technology against cancer

New vaccines protect people from COVID-19. Now U.S. researchers are bringing the technology to the fight against cancer.
Van Dinh Vy Phuong pointing at IT equipment as two male students look on (USAID BUILD-IT Project)

Helping women in Vietnam become academic leaders

Two Vietnamese women made history on a college campus in Vietnam when they obtained university leadership positions in fields where women are underrepresented. Do Thi...
Illustration of baby wearing top hat and holding flowers (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Americans we lost in 2022

In 2022, we said farewell to many Americans whose contributions shaped our world. Here are a few of these notable figures.
Woman examining plant (USAID/Haley Ahlers)

Scientists in Africa working to end hunger

Meet four scientists in Africa involved in Feed the Future programs who are breaking barriers and sharing their discoveries to end hunger.
People watching rocket launch (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Artemis launch prepares for future moon missions

NASA's Artemis I mission will test the Orion spacecraft in advance of future flights that will carry humans back to the moon.
Student in wooded area looking at phone and writing information on paper (Courtesy of Nathan Elias)

Young innovators aim to boost global development

Meet some of the young scientists whose innovations may help USAID tackle development challenges around the world.