NASA’s DEIA Policy Shift and Combating Science Misinformation

Explore NASA's controversial decision to remove DEIA requirements from its ROSES-2024 program and its potential impact on inclusivity in science. Delve into the National Academies' report on tackling misinformation in science, highlighting its critical role in public health. Plus, discover how AI is transforming climate science and the inspiring stories from the USC Science Olympiad, showcasing student innovation and resilience.

Sources:
https://nasawatch.com/trumpspace/nasa-science-removing-deia-requirements-from-roses-2024/
https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/news/understanding-and-addressing-misinformation-about-science/
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-exploring-intersection-ai-climate-physics.html
https://today.usc.edu/usc-hosts-2025-invitational-science-olympiad-showcasing-student-innovation/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) NASA Science: Removing DEIA Requirements From ROSES-2024
(00:03:26) Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
(00:05:47) Exploring the intersection of AI and climate physics: Machine learning's role in advancing climate science
(00:09:02) USC hosts Science Olympiad showcasing student innovation