COVID-19 Series

In a world that has experienced significant and fundamental changes in response to COVID-19, we believe there are new challenges and new opportunities alike. While some transformations are temporary and others may be permanent, people across all cultures and nations are coming together regardless of race, class, or national origin to confront the new reality of living with and adapting to COVID-19. Amid this rapidly changing landscape, we believe it is important to highlight the areas of cooperation, innovation, and inspiration for the future across business and society.

Join us for COVID-19: New Realities, a new monthly series, as we continue to bring you insights and conversations around the novel coronavirus and its impact on our world.

Asia Society hosts today's leading voices, providing commentary on events in news, society, and culture. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Asia Society views.

COVID-19: New Realities

Webcast Houston Chefs Chris Shepherd Chris Williams
Online
Panel Discussion

Neighbors in Need: Houston Chefs Stepping Up During the COVID-19 Crisis

04 Feb 2021
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Houston Time
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Houston in particular has felt the impacts of food insecurity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Join us for a conversation with local chefs Chris Shepherd and Chris Williams, who have stepped up to meet the needs of their neighbors.

COVID-19 Webcast Recaps

Webcast Barry Bloom COVID Vaccine

Former Dean of Harvard School of Public Health Answers Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines

Dr. Barry Bloom, former Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health, joined 'New York Times' reporter Apoorva Mandavilli to discuss COVID vaccines available in the U.S. and what is needed in the continuing fight against the pandemic.
Webcast COVID Impact on AAPI

Authors of Report on Asian Americans Affected by COVID-19 Discuss Need for Disaggregated Data, Targeted Policies

In conversation with the Kinder Institute's Dr. Stephen Klineberg, report co-authors Elaine Dang and Harrison Lung shared their findings on COVID-19's varying impacts on the broader AAPI community.
Weijian Shan Global Economy COVID

PAG CEO Weijian Shan Shares Global Perspective on U.S., China Response to COVID-19 and Economic Recovery

Economist and author Weijian Shan examined the U.S. and China's responses to the coronavirus pandemic, and how those have played out in each country's path to economic recovery.
Webcast Sal Khan

Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan Discusses Distance Learning's Challenges and Potential Amid Pandemic

In conversation with Laura Arnold, co-chair of Arnold Ventures, Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan discussed the inequities of virtual learning before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the future of online education.
Webcast Recap Coronavirus in the Fall

Houston Methodist President and CEO Provides Update on Current COVID-19 Cases, Outlook for the Future

Houston Methodist's Dr. Marc Boom returned to discuss the state of the coronavirus in the fall, the status of testing, and hopes around treatments and vaccines, five months after his first appearance with Asia Society in April.
WLS: Women Stepping Up and Giving Back During COVID

Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series Concludes Fifth Year, Highlights Houston Nonprofits, NYC Chef Feeding the Community During COVID-19

Asia Society Texas Center's Bank of America Women's Leadership Series concluded its fifth year with a webcast program highlighting uplifting stories of women in the food industry responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 and Universities Recap

Rice University President David Leebron Examines Challenges, Opportunities for Colleges Amid COVID-19

In conversation with Houston Public Media's Laura Isensee, Rice University President David W. Leebron spoke on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities.
COVID-19 and Food Security Recap

Global Food Security Program Director Shares Insights into COVID-19 Impact on Food Insecurity

Caitlin Welsh, director of the Global Food Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has affected food supply chains and strategies to address risks of food insecurity.
Webcast: COVID-19 Second Wave

Houston Methodist President and CEO, Former Senior CDC Director Analyze Risks of Second Wave of COVID Cases

Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, joined Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and former senior director at the CDC, to discuss the risks of a second wave.
COVID-19 Vaccine Webcast

Research Scientists in Hong Kong, Houston Examine COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Timeline

In partnership with Asia Society Hong Kong, Asia Society Texas Center presented a program on the global efforts to develop vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus.
Reopening Houston Webcast

Houston's COVID-19 Czar, Harris County Public Health Director Discuss Protocols, Challenges for Reopening Economy

Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar Marvin Odum and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah discussed challenges and safety steps associated with reopening Houston.
Webcast: Coping with the Stress of COVID-19

Psychologist Addresses Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19, Provides Strategies for Coping and Connecting

Dr. Lynn Bufka, Senior Director of Practice Research and Policy at the American Psychological Association, discussed the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on society's collective mental health.
Webcast Immigration

Global Immigration Firm Chair Charles Foster Analyzes COVID-19 Impact on Immigrants, International Students

In conversation with Texas State Representative Gene Wu, Foster LLP chairman Charles Foster examined the myriad roles immigrants play in the U.S.'s economy and the many ways they are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Webcast Oil and Gas

BP's Chief U.S. Economist Examines Impacts of COVID-19 on Global Oil Markets, Roles of Alternative Fuels

In conversation with Eddie Allen, BP's Chief U.S. Economist Michael Cohen explained how the coronavirus pandemic has affected global oil markets in the short term and how it may impact investor and industry behavior in the future

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  • COVID-19 Series: Additional Resources

    Throughout Asia Society's COVID-19 Series, additional information and resources have been shared to better our understanding of the complex topics explored during the webcast programs.