Happy Spring! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the Hub is a hive of activity this season. Here’s a quick roundup of recent happenings and highlights you might’ve missed.
Exclusive: Nova Interview
Prevention Science Can’t Wait: An Interview with Dr. Diana H. Fishbein
In the latest Nova Interview, Nova Fellow Alan C. Logan speaks with neuroscientist and criminologist Dr. Diana H. Fishbein to discuss her journey from community organizer to researcher and policy advocate. They also explore the history and future of prevention science, a vital but underfunded and often overlooked field. A celebration of the ways in which the trials and tribulations of research can make a meaningful difference, this interview shows us that despite the complexity of many challenges, solutions are within reach.
In Discussions
- Lots of discussion around a recent study finding Ultra-Processed Food Linked to 32 Harmful Effects to Health, including connections to mental health and deficiencies in the “cereal for dinner” campaign
- COP28 Recap: Empowering Change through Collaboration and Innovation – Talking about fellow Hub user Gokul Rajendran’s journey with the Govardhan App at COP28 and the importance of preserving biodiversity and Indigenous knowledge
- Rat Fur, Arsenic, and Copper: The Dangerous Ingredients Lacing U.S. Prison Water highlights the startling living conditions – and long term health complications – facing inmates in the U.S.
- Users discuss the “legalome,” connecting microbiome and omics science with law and forensics in the larger study of crime and society
…and many more in the Discussions page!
In Groups
- Nova4Nature – it’s Earth Month, which means it’s a perfect time for #Nova4Nature! Share and learn from others as we connect with nature for our health and our planet
- Nova Meditations and Practices – a space to share meditations and spiritual practices that tap into inner wisdom and nourish body and mind
- Children’s Health and Well-Being – for those who work with, care for, or care about young people
- Nova Campfire – catch up on the latest Nova Campfire and keep conversations going
- AI: Quo Imus – the good, the bad, and the unknown about the AI age, especially as it pertains to human and planetary health
…check out all the Groups (or create your own)!
News & Events
- Join us Tuesday, May 7 at 11 am EDT for the next Nova Campfire! In collaboration with the Garrison Institute, “Overcoming the Great Divide: Quantum Social Change for Personal and Planetary Health” will explore strategies to overcome polarization and cultural fragmentation. Speakers will examine how small actions can lead to meaningful shifts in societal attitudes, beliefs, and structures through our inherent oneness and connection. Registration is free.
- See more events and submit your own on our Community Calendar! Upcoming events include the Microbes and Social Equity Speaker Series, the Placebo Beyond Opinions lecture series, and the Planetary Health Annual Meeting.
Hub Features & User Tips
New feature: Reactions! Now you can share your true feelings when you react to activity posts! Hover your mouse over the “Like” button to see available options.
- ICYMI: Check out these tools for our community:
- Post general news and updates on the Announcements board
- Share research, funding, collaboration opportunities; job postings; RFPs; and more on the Opportunities board
- Create your own polls when posting in Groups and Across the Hub! Just click on the “Add a poll” chart icon at the bottom of the post to get started.
- Invite friends to join the Hub! Click on your profile photo, navigate down to “Email Invites,” and click “Send Invites.” Customize a message or just send the link – it’s easy!
- Did you know Hub users come from all over the world? Check out our Members Map of global users — add your location in your Profile to be included!
Just getting started on the Hub? Check out the Hub User Guide to watch a video or get step-by-step instructions.
Thank you again for being part of our community. We’d love to hear from you! Let us know how you like using the Hub, share your ideas and suggestions, or just say hello! Message Dawn Stoltzfus or Airynn Strout on the Hub or email us at dawn@novainstituteforhealth.org or airynn@novainstituteforhealth.org.
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