Beyond Boundaries: Insights from a Career Uniting Science, Policy, and Technology
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the boundaries between science, policy, and technology are increasingly porous. The most significant challenges of our time—climate change, public health , artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity—cannot be addressed through the lens of a single discipline. Those who navigate careers spanning these three domains embody the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. They serve as interpreters, connecting evidence-based research to policy decisions and translating innovation into tangible public benefit. A career that unites these fields is not defined by specialization alone but by integration. It requires a deep understanding of how scientific inquiry informs decision-making, how policy shapes innovation, and how technology transforms both society and governance. The lessons drawn from such a career reveal what it means to lead responsibly, think critically, and act with purpose in a world where progress depends on cooperation across disciplines. The...