Ecology is overwhelmingly white. How can we halt gatekeeping and decolonize ecology?
"In order to shift power dynamics, somebody has to give up power"
After years of gains, Black STEM representation is falling. Why?
The share of Black students completing STEM degrees was growing until the early 2000s. What went wrong?
#BlackInMarineScienceWeek increases the visibility of Black marine scientists
The week will showcase Black scientists from every imaginable marine science niche, with the goal of inspiring younger generations
New squirrel species appeared faster when squirrels came down from the trees
New research identifies important factors in the evolutionary history of squirrels
Why biological studies on queer people do more harm than good
When studying vulnerable groups, scientists should always be aware of the context their studies take place in
Seventy-five percent of STEM graduate students do not consistently feel like they belong in graduate school
Most students feel negatively or neutral about whether their professors understand the hardships they face
Huge genetic databases are hurting marginalized people's health
White people could be offered genetic tests for certain health conditions, while other people could be offered incorrect or no testing at all
New research points to a simple way to diagnose autism, even in non-verbal patients
Measuring the brain's ability to toggle between two images is highly correlated to the severity of autism symptoms in study participants
Genomics has a diversity problem. Here's how scientists are tackling it
At ASHG, researchers are seeing that using only data from white Europeans is leading to incorrect conclusions
NIH seeks to enroll one million individuals in genetic counseling to improve health research diversity
Medical research has had a long history of disproportionately benefiting wealthier countries and white people, rather than ethnic minorities
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Can we take down the dude wall? Can universities glorify anyone besides white men?
Portrait collections showing only white male scientists send clear signals to anyone who does not fit the mold
It's time to cancel the "manel"
All-male panels don't just lack diversity: they're actively counter-productive to diversifying STEM communities
Great minds think differently - supporting neurodiversity benefits scientific progress
Academia needs to accept that not everyone’s brain functions in the same way.
Meet Katsuko Saruhashi, a resilient geochemist who detected nuclear fallout in the Pacific
Her deep belief that science and society were linked left a lasting impact
Meet Helia Bravo Hollis, a Mexican botanist and conservationist
"La maestra Bravo" was an expert on desert plants. She's our science valentine.
Meet Annie Easley, the barrier-breaking mathematician who helped us explore the solar system
She overcame life-long racial discrimination to complete a long and impactful career at NASA
Why academia needs its #MeToo moment
Academia reports the second-highest rates of work-related sexual harassment, only less than the military
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program favors elite schools – again
The early-career grants, meant to boost diversity, end up perpetuating disparities
Should peer review stop being anonymous?
Prominent researchers can take the gamble, but junior scientists risk retribution