No Left Turns
As government employees, we often generate more data than we know what to do with, and certainly more data than we routinely use.
Posts By Erica Bakota
FDA & CDC Explore Deaths Linked to Vaping
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to explore several deaths linked to the practice of vaping.
Are Government Employees Less Engaged Than Those in Other Sectors?
Are government employees actually less engaged than our private sector counterparts? Or do we lean into the stereotype and watch the clock, figuring every minute pays the same whether we do a good job or not?
Using Technology to Keep Dietary Supplements Safe
Do you know where your dietary supplement has been?
The Complex Regulatory Landscape of Dietary Supplements
A whopping 68% of Americans take a dietary supplement. How are these being regulated?
FDA vs. USDA: What’s the Difference?
Everything you eat is regulated by a government agency. The question is, which one?
What if the Melamine Milk Scandal Happened Here?
How can we protect ourselves from chemicals in the food supply?
What is the Government Doing About Microplastics?
What happens to all the plastic that we throw away? It persists in the environment, where it can cause problems, especially if it’s in the form of small pieces, called microplastics.
Keeping Our Food Supply Safe: the Total Diet Study
Have you ever wondered what chemicals are lurking in your food? Which pesticides are on your apples? Whether there’s arsenic in your rice? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has.
When Telework Calls, Where Will You Call Home?
As professionals, our jobs often dictate where we live. Yes, telework is gaining traction in many fields. So where will you go when called?