The image shows a woman standing behind a wooden podium with a sign that reads "National Academy of Sciences". She is speaking into a microphone and appears to be giving a presentation. Behind her, there is a large banner with various logos and text on it. The banner reads "Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Zymo Research, Microbiome, BioMed Central, The Open Access Publisher". The background is a white wall with a blue and white abstract design.