The Fred H. Bixby Forum: The World in 2050 (Day 1 Presentations)

The Fred H. Bixby Forum, "The World in 2050: A Scientific Investigation of the Impact of Global Population Changes on a Divided Planet," focused on the impact of population growth and population decline on many global factors.

The Fred H. Bixby Forum, "The World in 2050: A Scientific Investigation of the Impact of Global Population Changes on a Divided Planet," focused on the impact of population growth and population decline on many global factors.

The Migration Policy Institute and Population Reference Bureau held a seminar on how to find and use the most accurate and accessible data on immigration.

PRB's 2008 World Population Data Sheet was released at a press briefing at the National Press Club, in Washington, DC, on Aug. 19, 2008. This year's theme: "Global Demographic Divide Widens."

The Johns Hopkins Population Center and the PRB sponsored their second annual symposium on population and health: "Next Steps in Controlling HIV in Africa: Behavior, Biology, or Both?"

Experts share their advice on translating and disseminating technical information.

Dr. Paul Ehrlich and Anne Erlich discussed ways demography can increase its policy impact in areas such as climate change, the conservation of natural capital, and population reduction.

PRB's 2007 World Population Data Sheet was released at a press briefing at the National Press Club, in Washington, DC, on Aug. 16, 2007. This year's theme: "Malnutrition Is a Major Contributor to Child Deaths."

A panel of experts address the significance of a National Institute on Aging publication, Growing Older in America: The Health and Retirement Study.

Expert speakers address the topic, "How Important Are the Long-Term Consequences of Low Birth Weight?"

A panel of experts discussed recent research findings in chronic diseases and public health strategies and approaches.

The symposium "300 Million Americans and Counting" featured six presenters who highlighted the challenges and prospects of this milestone in America's history.