Global Digital Inclusion: Progress to Parity Scorecard 2022
The under-representation of women in high-paying STEM roles is a vexing issue that exposes a systemic inertia across the industry.
How Green is the Greenback? An Analysis of the Environmental Costs of Cash in the United States
Value storage has costs: US cash notes at $0.26 each vs. Bitcoin’s $70 per coin CO2. Despite Bitcoin’s higher cost,
October 8, 2021
Unlocking Value Through Virtualized Healthcare: Which Countries are Ready?
Global healthcare digitization varies wildly. Our study in 46 countries identifies virtualized healthcare opportunities, enabling lagging nations to leapfrog with digital tools for quality care.
July 15, 2021
Pride and Prejudice
Digital Planet explores LGBTQ+ solidarity in STEM for Pride Month. STEM grads express less LGBTQ+ on resumes. Women in STEM are twice as likely as men to affiliate with the gay community.
June 30, 2021
Turning America's Digital Divide into Digital Dividends
The US digital divide has sparked division. The Biden-Harris administration can bridge gaps, review access, inclusion, institutions, and digital proficiency for transformative change in a recovering economy.
June 26, 2021
The Shifting Geography of Talent
In the evolving work landscape, how can we boost under-represented talent (e.g., Black, Hispanic, female) in high-demand roles? Where can organizations find these diverse pools in major U.S. metro areas?
May 13, 2021
Big Tech’s Opportunity for Inclusive Growth
US States expanded telehealth, yet 16 of them face challenges with subpar broadband, hindering digital healthcare access.
February 24, 2021
A Tale of Two Digital Economies: Gig Workers and Remote Workers
Digitally ready states thrived during the pandemic, leveraging gig workers for essential services. Yet, it revealed disparities and vulnerabilities in the gig economy.
January 20, 2021
The Misinformation Maelstrom: A Mapping of Vulnerability Across America
US parties race, relying on digital platforms. Public dependence on social media for news raises concerns about misinformation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, fueling a surge in digital crime.
October 21, 2020
The State of the Gender Pay Gap: Earning Disparities Widen as Women Bear the Brunt of the Pandemic
US women earn 82¢ for every dollar men make, worsened by race and education factors.
September 22, 2020
The Big Easing: Re-Open in Haste, Repent at Leisure?
States, amid surging virus, reverse reopenings. Digital-ready states endure lockdowns better, with strict distancing measures for effective COVID-19 control.
August 20, 2020
