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Read about our current projects and what our staff are thinking about.
Sleep and Our Health
We do not value sleep enough nowadays. Learn why you should put your rest first in a world busier than ever.
The Gulf Higher Education Conference Part I: Bringing Voices Together
The Gulf Higher Education Summit took place on October 11th and 12th, and gave a platform to people across the world to connect over discussions on how to improve their world.
Eating For a Better Brain
When you’re diving into work, whether it be professional or academic, it can be easy to not pay attention to what you’re eating. We often think that hours spent studying or buried in research are the only ways to improve our cognition and brainpower.
Original blog published by the Global Impact Initiative.
Higher Education: Our Future is in Your Hands
Come join Alhambra-US Chamber for an unprecedented two-day event on higher education and its adaptability during the times of COVID-19! This event will bring together experts from across the world to share insights and spark further innovation in education.
Free COVID Testing: Raising Awareness
COVID-19 testing is essential in stopping the spread of the virus. Here at the Alhambra-US Chamber, we have made a push to inform various communities on the importance of getting tested and the resources available to them in order to do so.
Plastic, the Pandemic, and the Environment
With the increased need for PPE during the pandemic, our plastic consumption and waste has also followed this trend. Therefore, it is essential for us to change our habits to reduce plastic waste in the environment.
Misinformation-21: The Hidden Pandemic
Worldwide we are experiencing an “infodemic” in parallel to the current pandemic. We all play a crucial role in sharing misinformation, and much like COVID, we must stop its spread.
EdTech Changemakers: Striving for Equity
Not every school has the resources to adapt swiftly to remote learning, and Michelle Brown wants to do something about it. Learn about her efforts to increase access to online educational materials during COVID-19.
Equality and Prosperity
Maintaining socioeconomic equality in a country is hard work. But it is worth it for the prosperity and stability it brings.
Women’s Empowerment at Work and Home
Women are increasing their presence in the workforce, but we still have a ways to go to ensure equality between men and women, both in the corporate sphere and at home.
Gaming in Education
While gaming has been widely considered counterproductive to educational efforts, research and studies have shown that students could benefit greatly from utilizing gaming as a learning tool in the classroom.
The Importance of Sex Education
Sex education is lacking in the United States and its children are losing out because of it. If schools and universities rise to the challenge, they can empower students to take charge of their futures.
Design Toolkit: Empathy
Calvin Mays and Bill Pacheco, two gurus of design thinking, discuss the importance of empathy and how it fits into education and design as a whole.
EdTech: Changing the Future
Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf discusses his passion for empowering students to use technology during the COVID pandemic and in their careers, so they can shape the future instead of being shaped by it.
The Importance of Agricultural Education
With the global population continuing to rise, we need to come up with new ways to feed everyone. Agricultural education will help us do it.
Ambassador Series: Doing What You Love
U.S. Ambassador Charles C. Adams discusses how his experiences with different people and cultures have shown him the importance of seeking a career you are passionate about.
EdTech Series: Education Access During Covid
Satya Narayanan, founder and CEO of CL Educate, discusses how EdTech can provide access to educational resources at a time when the pandemic has made classroom learning inaccessible to many.
Against Presidencies
The presidential system of elections pioneered by the United States has proven inefficient and outdated. Countries should transition to parliamentary systems for their more effective governance.
New Perspectives on Leadership: My Internship Experience at the Chamber
In this post, the Alhambra US Chamber’s own Seth Forbes discusses her time with the organization and how it helped her develop new skills and confidence.
Human Trafficking: Causes and Remedies
People across the world are affected by human trafficking, especially women and those in developing countries. In this article, Alhambra’s Kary Liang discusses the root causes of the practice and the actions being taken to prevent it.