Why is it that those least able to afford them purchase the most lottery tickets? And what can be done to improve these spending habits? Prize-Linked Savings Accounts (PLSAs), a savings account that runs a lottery for its members, might hold the answer.
Read MoreAs a first-generation college student who rose to Chancellor of the California State University System, Timothy White has overcome obstacles before and led the University though ambitious programs such as Graduation Initiative 2025 to galvanize student success. The COVID pandemic has been his greatest challenge yet, but as White describes to Summer Journalism Fellow Joe Strong, his commitment to the university is stronger than ever.
Read MoreFrom engineer to founder to politician, Luz Rivas has constantly dedicated herself to promoting STEM education & awareness as Founder of DIY Girls and Assemblywoman for California's 39th State Assembly District. Here, she discusses the challenges in managing a non-profit organization and how tech intersects with policy in her work today.
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