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For too long, adult learners have had to navigate the complex career landscape without the support of digital tools designed to meet their needs. The Future Finder Challenge fostered a multidisciplinary community to guide career navigation technology toward greater accessibility and impact for adult learners. We could not be more proud of the work we’ve accomplished together. Now, two years after its launch, we’re bringing the challenge to a close. We can’t think of a better way to mark #AEFLWeek2024 than by celebrating the extraordinary impact of this challenge. Learn more about the latest updates from the challenge finalists and winners: https://lnkd.in/er62eC9k #AdultLearners #AEFLWeek2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the #KidneyXSustainabilityPrize, a $7.25 million challenge to drive meaningful change in the sustainability of kidney care. More than half a million Americans receive life-sustaining maintenance dialysis, relying on technology that consumes large amounts of water and power, putting patients at risk during resource shortages. These sustainability challenges present an opportunity for innovation and collaboration across the dialysis ecosystem. Innovators — including patients, healthcare providers, engineers, and entrepreneurs — are invited to learn more about the challenge and how to participate at a September 25 virtual information session. Register here:? https://lnkd.in/gvpBRtZs The #KidneyXSustainabilityPrize is designed and produced by Luminary Labs. #KidneyXSustainabilityPrize #KidneyHealth #DialysisInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareSustainability #KidneyDisease

What’s on your #ClimateWeekNYC schedule? We published a curated list of Climate Week happenings to inspire bold thinking at the intersection of climate, health, infrastructure, technology, and education. Some of our favorites include: ??The New York Climate Tech Showcase, hosted by the The New York Climate Exchange, where you can hear LL’s own Janna Gilbert speaking about how prizes, community-based pilots, and other programs can advance climate solutions. ?? The Solve Challenge Finals, hosted by MIT Solve.?? ?? Extreme Heat & Health Innovation, hosted by Tailwind, Climate Health Innovation & Learning Lab, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.? ?? Educating for Climate Action Summit, hosted by The Wild Center, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and partners. ?? Mass Transit & Climate Change, hosted by the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management. And that's just the beginning — check out our full list in the Lab Report: https://lnkd.in/eW4hmsXr Climate Week NYC(September 22-29) — held in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly — offers a chance to gain new insights, draw inspiration, and connect with a global community of leaders committed to achieving a sustainable future for our planet. #ClimateWeek #UNGA #NewYorkCity #Climate #Sustainability

Do you know an educator interested in unique learning opportunities with real-world application? Pass this on! The #PowerYourFuture Challenge will offer participating teachers and students hands-on experience envisioning and designing clean energy solutions that can make a real-world impact. The challenge will also connect CTE students to the vast career opportunities in clean energy and other vital infrastructure industries. Next week, the CTE Momentum team will host a virtual information session. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and the challenge team will present an overview of the challenge and answer questions submitted in advance through the registration form. A video recording and summary of questions and answers will be published following the session. Even if you can’t make it, we suggest that you register in order to submit any questions you may have and receive the session recording as soon as it’s available. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eRQWjRzh #CTEMomentum #PowerYourFuture #CleanEnergy #Teachers #Educators #CTE

I’m thrilled to join Luminary Labs for an important conversation during #ClimateWeekNYC around cross-sector climate needs. I'm excited to speak with some amazing leaders - Amen Ra Mashariki, Chethan Sarabu, MD, and @Paul Cherukuri - from climate, infrastructure, health, workforce, and technology sectors to explore innovative solutions to the climate crisis. We’ll discuss emerging funding sources, partnership opportunities, and strategies for integrating climate considerations into diverse industries. Thanks to Sara Holoubek for moderating! Learn more and register at this link for 9/24: https://lnkd.in/gwE5KUNY

AcademyHealth’s Health Datapalooza will bring together attendees from across the healthcare landscape to discuss data-driven solutions that can address critical public health challenges. The event kicks off with an opening reception on the evening of September 16 and continues into a full day of programming on September 17. Learn more about the 2024 program and let us know if you plan to attend: https://lnkd.in/e_RrbsQH #hdpalooza #healthtech

Partnership is prerequisite if we hope to scale and share innovative solutions to some of our most intractable health challenges. We’re pleased that the #LymeXDiagnosticsPrize continues to model novel ways that government, philanthropy, and the private sector can work together to advance health innovations. This month, the competition announced that Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics will serve as industry supporters in phase 3 of the LymeX Diagnostics Prize. Both private clinical laboratories will provide non-financial in-kind support to help teams deepen their understanding of the diagnostics industry, how clinical laboratories operate, and how to work with commercial laboratories. Phase 3 teams will have the opportunity to visit both Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics facilities to learn more about the clinical laboratory environment and their workflows, materials, and instrumentation. The LymeX Diagnostics Prize, designed and produced by Luminary Labs, is a $10 million competition from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to accelerate the development of Lyme disease diagnostics. This industry support marks a major leap forward for the unique public-private initiative established through the LymeX partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Neither Labcorp nor Quest Diagnostics are providing any remuneration to the awards or participating in the judging process. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezS-EH37 #Lymedisease #Lyme #Innovation #Healthinnovation #Partnership #openinnovation

Will we see you at #ClimateWeekNYC in September? A decade ago, we hosted our first Lab Session and began a tradition of convening bold and curious leaders for conversations about thorny issues that matter. Our next Lab Session will bring together leaders working at the nexus of climate, infrastructure, health, workforce, and technology to discuss the far-reaching impacts of our changing climate. The session — moderated by Sara Holoubek — will offer insights on emerging funding sources, innovative partnership opportunities, and thoughtful strategies for integrating climate considerations into diverse industries. Hear from expert speakers, including: ? Paul Cherukuri, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President for Innovation at Rice University ? Sarah Kaufman, Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management ? Amen Ra Mashariki, Ph.D., Director of AI and Data Strategies at the Bezos Earth Fund ? Chethan Sarabu, MD, Director of Clinical Innovation at Cornell Tech's Health Tech Hub and co-founder of the Climate Health Innovation & Learning Lab Join us on September 24 to explore the impacts — and opportunities — of a changing climate across sectors and industries. Space is limited at this free event. Learn more and request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eb54X-uP?

?? Health Datapalooza is back on September 16-17 in Washington, D.C.! This convening will always hold a special place for me – in 2011 Luminary Labs launched its very first prize competition at the 2nd Datapalooza convening, held at NIH. A lot has changed since this time and I am looking forward to learning from those at the forefront of the health innovation and advancements our society needs and deserves. Will I see you there? What:?2024 Health Datapalooza Where:?The Westin D.C. Downtown | Washington, D.C. When:?September 16-17, 2024 Event Website:?https://lnkd.in/ewuWJUU2

For a decade, Luminary Labs has had the privilege of working alongside the U.S. Department of Education to design and produce open innovation programs that help transform educational experiences for students and teachers across the country. Our latest engagement with the Department addresses one of the most consequential challenges facing the planet today by empowering students to prepare for essential careers while helping our nation transition to a cleaner and more resilient economy. Launched this week, the #PowerYourFuture Challenge invites teachers and students to submit innovative action plans that will advance the use of clean energy in local schools and communities.?Read more more about the challenge and consider joining the September 10 virtual information session: https://lnkd.in/efKjA89G Do you know a #teacher who might be interested in getting involved? Share news of this exciting opportunity with educators in your network. #CTE #Education #Greenjobs #GreenTransition #Sustainability #FutureofWork #CTEMomentum #cleanenergy