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Insights pieces written by the Kellogg GRC chapter. A collection of 35 posts
Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era
Education

Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era

By: Lavanya Subramanian From: Northwestern University By now – December 2023 – most people aren’t surprised by the detrimental effects COVID has had on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to the
Brightline: Revolutionizing American Rail or Capitalist Pipe Dream?
Rail

Brightline: Revolutionizing American Rail or Capitalist Pipe Dream?

It’s common knowledge that when compared to its European and Asian peers, America’s rail system holds up poorly. Once the country with the most miles of rail in the world, the advent of the automobile, poor urban planning, and a shocking lack of funding has all transportation.
7 min read
What Really Is Corporate Social Responsibility?
ESG

What Really Is Corporate Social Responsibility?

In this podcast, the Kellogg branch of GRC Insights collaborates with Dr. Tracy Dathe, a business management professor, to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility.
1 min read
How Should the U.S. Deal with its Opioid Crisis?
Development

How Should the U.S. Deal with its Opioid Crisis?

By: Shiny Han (Kellogg) Opioids are substances that work in the body's nervous system or in specific receptors in the brain to reduce pain intensity. Since 1999, more than 932,000 in the
4 min read
Speeding Into the Future: High-Speed Railways and Their Impact on Sustainability
Sustainability

Speeding Into the Future: High-Speed Railways and Their Impact on Sustainability

By: Derrik Chen Transportation is evolving with the modern world. Central to this transformation are high-speed railways (HSRs), which are emerging as efficient forms of transportation for both passengers and freight alike. High-speed
3 min read
Patagonia: ESG's Golden Child
Kellogg

Patagonia: ESG's Golden Child

Patagonia: The Brand It’s no question that Patagonia has revolutionised the ESG world. When you hear “Patagonia”, you don’t just envision the outdoor clothing line: you envision social goodness. As one
4 min read
The Urban-Rural Health Divide: Technology’s Role in Enhancing Rural Medicine
Development

The Urban-Rural Health Divide: Technology’s Role in Enhancing Rural Medicine

Technical innovation is critical to improving both the efficiency and accuracy of medicine across society...
5 min read
The Hidden Costs behind China’s “Zero COVID Policy”
Development

The Hidden Costs behind China’s “Zero COVID Policy”

Mass COVID-19 testing in Macau, ChinaEver since the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China has consistently pursued the Zero COVID Policy, which aims for zero new infection cases by suppressing occasional regional breakouts. While
9 min read
Sustainable Architecture: Net-Zero Design and Energy Efficiency
Sustainability

Sustainable Architecture: Net-Zero Design and Energy Efficiency

Image credit: Vincent Callebaut ArchitecturesSustainability is quite simple. We depend on our natural  environment to provide us with everything we need to survive. Sustainability is an effort to preserve the future by addressing
3 min read
Sustainable Future for the Oil and Gas Industry
ESG

Sustainable Future for the Oil and Gas Industry

Source:EY:Four trends driving the oil and gas industry in 2022 and beyondGiven the rising oil price of above $105 per barrel due to Russia-Ukraine tension and China’s COVID lockdown, there
3 min read
Plastic in our Body
Sustainability

Plastic in our Body

Microplastics. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-timeWe live in a world surrounded by plastics, from water bottles to shopping bags, to clothes we wear
Is the Belt and Road Initiative Going Green?
Sustainability

Is the Belt and Road Initiative Going Green?

The Belt and Road Initiative is a landmark Chinese infrastructure project that aims to establish global trade routes from Eastern Asia to the Southern tip of Africa. A primary goal of the initiative
The Social Implications on Health
Global Health

The Social Implications on Health

In this podcast, we interview Atrik Patel, a sophomore studying Global Health Studies at Northwestern University. We cover issues such as inequity in healthcare, inaccessibility to proper care, racism and classism in treatment, and more.
1 min read
A Reflection on The Rise of Social Investing
Impact Investing

A Reflection on The Rise of Social Investing

In this episode, we interview two Northwestern University about their views on social investing. We explore the attraction of the field, its recent rise, and much more.
1 min read
Brett Kopf: Remind.com, Omella, and the Reflections of an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship

Brett Kopf: Remind.com, Omella, and the Reflections of an Entrepreneur

American entrepreneur Brett Kopf reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges along the way, and the importance of optimizing for learning rather than a pay-check.
1 min read
The Feminicidio Crisis in Mexico
Inequality

The Feminicidio Crisis in Mexico

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated communities all over the world. In Mexico, women have been disproportionately affected due to increasing domestic abuse and the rise of feminicidios.
5 min read
Are All Generic Drugs Created Equal?
Global Health

Are All Generic Drugs Created Equal?

For rich and developing countries alike, it is imperative to confront issues of drug safety, quality, and manufacturing to ensure an equitable distribution of essential medicines to the populations who need them most.
3 min read
The World Economic Forum: Its Past and Present
governance

The World Economic Forum: Its Past and Present

Every January, the world’s attention turns to the small Swiss town of Davos, as societal elites gather for the World Economic Forum (WEF). This meeting of world leaders, top business executives and
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GRC Insights Project Spotlight: La Esperanza Granada
Nonprofit Organization

GRC Insights Project Spotlight: La Esperanza Granada

We explore volunteerism and how organizations like LEG obtain volunteers, especially in the age of COVID-19.
1 min read