Museums across the U.S. have closed to the public to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But that hasn’t stopped the guardians of some of the greatest art collections in the country from sharing their national treasures with people around the world. VOA’s Julie Taboh spoke with the director of one of the Smithsonian Institution’s most popular museums about the many ways they’re reaching their audience.
Pandemic has changed the way Americans worship
Some worship leaders are using creative ways to stay in touch with those seeking spiritual nourishment in these trying times
How are Americans coping with the threat of Coronavirus?
As the coronavirus spreads across America, many cities are ordering restaurants and bars to stop offering in-house services
China Bans Live Wildlife Markets, Other Governments Slower to Follow
Coronavirus is most dangerous to elderly and those with weakened immune systems
The first deaths from the Coronavirus in the US took place at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, in suburban Seattle
Thanks to AnitaB.Org, a global nonprofit that’s helping advance women in technology, and and a project they call BRAID, a small group of women in tech has grown to millions
Most Native American artwork is created by Native women. Yet for centuries, their individual contributions have largely remained unrecognized and anonymous, until now. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more from a Washington, D.C., gallery.
'This is no time for complacency,' says WHO director-general
World Health Organization says Beijing has taken right 'strategic and tactical approach' to effectively curb spread of COVID-19
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise, representatives of the World Health Organization and other experts emphasize the importance of data sharing by affected countries to minimize the global impact and help prevent the virus’s spread. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
Women and minorities pursuing computer science degrees often feel alone and isolated, since the field is overwhelmingly dominated by men. But an innovative program initiated by AnitaB.org, a global non-profit in partnership with universities across the U.S. has already made impressive gains in helping to boost those numbers. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
Women and minorities pursuing computer science degrees often feel alone and isolated, since the field is overwhelmingly dominated by men. While about 60 percent of all 2017 bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S. were women, only about 20 percent of Computer and Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients went to women, according to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
International students in the Washington area shared their plans for the day, which can include White Valentine's Day
Millions of people celebrate Valentine’s Day in the U.S. and overseas, making it one of the most popular holidays of the year. As February 14th approaches, international students at several DC-area universities shared their thoughts and plans for the most romantic day of the year. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
Stevens Initiative has come up with creative solution to help students achieve a 'study abroad' experience: a virtual exchange program
US colleges, universities, research labs, and industry partners are struggling with how to identify what they see as Chinese coercion and intellectual property theft
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