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Human-Centered Technology

In this interdisciplinary endeavor, scholars and professionals unite on a mission to harness technology’s potential to amplify and unlock human capabilities. They explore the dynamic intersection of technology and humanity, seeking ways to enhance the human experience. By integrating insights from social sciences, design methodology, and technological expertise, this collaborative community empowers the leaders of tomorrow to increase innovation velocity while keeping humanity at the center.

Leveraging Machine Learning for Safer Workplaces

Regulatory agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the state agencies it oversees have significant responsibilities in ensuring safe working conditions in millions of workplaces nationwide. However, these agencies face significant challenges due to limited resources, and inspect less than 1% of workplaces annually. In their article, “Making Workplaces Safer Through Machine […]

A Framework for Effective Social Protests

In an era defined by increasing social activism, understanding the mechanics of effective protest is essential for researchers and “social actors,” or organizers of social protests, as well as for politicians, policymakers, and journalists navigating social change. A review of literature, “When Are Social Protests Effective?”1, by Eric Shuman, a postdoctoral fellow at New York […]

Bridging the Gap: How Financial Constraints and Short-Term Planning Impact Flood Risk Adaptation in U.S. Cities

Climate adaptation is increasingly a necessity for U.S. cities facing growing flood risks. Yet, adaptation efforts are uneven, with some cities failing to reach necessary levels of protection against climate impacts. Research by Shirley Lu, HBS Assistant Professor of Business Administration and member of D^3’s Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab, and Anya Nakhmurina, Assistant Professor […]

Behavioral Insights on Climate Change

Addressing the climate crisis must involve changes from the top down (through laws and investments) and from the bottom up (individual beliefs and actions). A recent study presents insights into how behavioral science can promote climate action across a global audience; it was conducted by Madalina Vlasceanu, Assistant Professor of Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford; […]

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