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Sayana® Press and the microneedle contraceptive patch both offer a do-it-yourself approach to injectable contraception that expands access beyond the medical setting.

Kangaroo mother care supports newborn development by promoting skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding.

The JustMilk nipple delivery system will offer a way to deliver antibiotics, antimalarials, antiretrovirals, vitamins, nutrients, and probiotics to infants.

New Orleans–based Bioceptive designed a device called a cervical retractor to replace the forceps used in IUD insertion.

The Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR) provides real-time feedback while using a bag-valve mask to resuscitate a newborn.

Adolesent 360 Survive and thriveAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), pregnancy and childbirth complications are the leading cause of death for girls ages 15 to 19. By co-creating new platforms with young adults, Adolescent 360 and the My Choice program draw on research in public health and human-centered design to increase young people’s agency…

Communications Officer, Youth and Young Adult Programs and Engagement Role: I lead our youth programs and our programs for young adults I aim to create programs that are playful, accessible, and make participants feel special. Favorite things in Seattle: I’m a transplant to Seattle and I’ve found a home at Scarecrow Video, the Red Hall…

Customer Service and Event Coordinator What is your role at the Discovery Center?I help manage the Discovery Center email, schedule groups to come in for visits, and help out with a number of tasks and projects behind the scenes. Favorite thing to do in Seattle?I love to enjoy the summer sunshine at Mariners games. True…

Program Assistant What is your role at the Discovery Center?I make the calendars move and the time groove! Favorite thing to do in SeattleI love to eat ramen and ride skateboards.

Meet YAP '20 alumni Sarah Pham.