Our health is determined by everything around us. In this panel, we will discuss what health means for countries, corporations, communities and individuals. Using data from a pharmaceutical corporation, ovarian cysts, renewable energy, and depressed rats, we expmine the motivations of 3 inch creatures to 138,000 mile countries. Through this panel, you see four glimpses into the vast world of social science. First, we'll expmine PCOS and see what stands between symptoms and mental health outcomes. Next, we will dive into the world of ESG in the context of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting its importance to corporate sustainability. Then, we will explore the underlying factors that contribute to major depressive disorder and stress in rodents to address the effectiveness of current treatments. Finally, we will fly to Germany to investigate their renewable energy transition.

Moderator: Corey Flander, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education

Presenters:

• Cindy Palacios '26 Psychology/Anthropology
• Zoey Pickett '26 International Relations/Environmental Studies
• Mia Blattmachr '26 Philosophy/Gender studies/Law, Public Policy, Human Rights Nexus
• Lillian Elder '26 Psychology/Computer Science