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21Sep

Leading the Way to “Zero Preventable Accidents”

By Martha Bidez, Ph.D.

In this age of soaring federal deficits, do you know that preventable accidents cost the Department of Defense $15 BILLION dollars annually? According to Secretary Robert Gates’ policy statement published May 30, 2007, $3 billion/year is lost in direct costs (e.g. medical care of the injured) and $12 billion/year in indirect costs (e.g. lost work time, delays in mission fulfillment, etc). more

Greater Insight Blog

Gain greater insight into the areas of system safety, bio-inspired design, public policy analysis, and ethical leadership. Written by BioEchoes President, Dr. Martha Bidez, the Greater Insight blog is focused on providing tools and resources to advance positive change throughout the world.

24Jun

An Insider’s View

I am an ordinary citizen, just like you, who answered a “call to action.” My parents were poor and...

21Jul

Mr. Spock Smiling Over House Committee's Actions

Mr. Spock will no doubt be smiling tomorrow when the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology...