Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

Dr. Jennifer Smith and entrepreneur Brant Chlebowski discuss their collaborative applied aquaculture research on commercially valuable seaweeds. This groundbreaking work sparked the formation of

Dr. Jennifer Smith and entrepreneur Brant Chlebowski discuss their collaborative applied aquaculture research on commercially valuable seaweeds. This groundbreaking work sparked the formation of the California Seaweed Company and initiated new research in Smith's lab focusing on local seaweeds for food and feed applications.

This presentation was recorded on March 11, 2019, as part of the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series. For more information, visit UCTV.

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017.

Smith emphasized the technology sector's responsibility to embrace technology

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017.

Smith emphasized the technology sector's responsibility to embrace technology as a means to protect people.

Published on February 19, 2015, the discussion "Dissecting the Diversity Problem: How Can Leadership Make an Impact?" addressed the critical lack of representation in digital technology. Despite

Published on February 19, 2015, the discussion "Dissecting the Diversity Problem: How Can Leadership Make an Impact?" addressed the critical lack of representation in digital technology. Despite the ubiquity of tech, its creators—who increasingly influence policy—rarely reflect the populations most impacted. Women and people of color comprise less than 30% of STEM professionals, a figure that has declined since 1990, highlighting a systemic failure.

This vital conversation, under the theme "Technology for the People, by the People," featured insights from U.S. CTO Megan Smith, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, New America President Anne-Marie Slaughter, and Code for Progress Program Director Aliya Rahman. The panel also included Open Technology Institute's Georgia Bullen and was moderated by Alan Davidson.