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The Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington D.C. has produced a video panel featuring three experts in manufacturing, and moderated by Thomas Duestererg. The panel focused on how COVID-19 is exposing weaknesses in manufacturing.

Broadband internet is an essential tool for educators, parents, and students. While access to high speed internet has long been a challenge for rural communities, school closures and distance learning models introduced by the pandemic demand urgent solutions. 

 On June 25 IEDC hosted a webinar entitled “From Farmers to Grocers to Servers, Food Systems Are Changing ” which discussed the impact that COVID-19 has had on our food systems in the US.

Though teleworking has experienced a gradual rise in popularity in recent years, COVID-19 has greatly expedited a widespread transition to working from home. However, inequitable access to broadband severely limits the ability of some communities to support telework.