Indonesian scientists still struggle to include gender and minority perspectives in research
A lack of awareness stems from long-existing systemic challenges faced by Indonesia’s research community.
The world up close: Images to inspire and amaze you
Grab a coffee, sit back, and take a tour of the world up close. There will be new things to discover each week.
Nature inks unprecedented Open Access agreement
Most U.S. journals ask for around US$6,000 or lower for OA publication, and the high cost of the new agreement has already generated discussion online, although Nature argues it is justified.
Stats suggest more young adults are living at home than ever before
Campus closures, the pandemic, and uncertainty in the job market are among the leading causes.
Nondiscrimination against LGBT individuals isn’t just the law – it helps organizations succeed
Research suggests that more inclusive workplaces tend to perform better than those that aren’t.
Research suggests being a mentor builds leadership skills
Mentoring isn’t just good for the person on the receiving end. New research suggests those who serve as mentors benefit too.
New study outlines how narcissistic leaders ‘infect’ company culture
"Without integrity, an organization risks its very survival.”
New report argues DEI goals should be tied to executive salaries
The report suggests organizations begin by examining current DEI initiatives by asking six key questions.
CEOs with uncommon names more likely to be ‘unconventional’
The paper argues CEOs with uncommon names are motivated to differentiate themselves, leading to business strategies that differ from their competitors.
Study shows Airbnb hosts discriminate against disabled guests
Study shows how Airbnb hosts discriminate against guests with disabilities as sharing economy remains in ADA gray area.
Furthering science in the age of COVID-19
Little by little, data is emerging that is helping to paint a picture of how the pandemic is affecting different segments of the population.
Medical apparel company Figs apologizes for sexist ad targeting osteopathic doctors
Figs removed the video and apologized Tuesday.
68% of female orthopaedic surgeons report sexual harassment during training: Report
Researchers say the frequency of harassment has "hardly improved" in decades.
University of Manitoba Health Sciences creates extensive anti-racism policy: excerpts here
The document, titled "Disruption of all Forms of Racism," outlines eight forms of racism.
New study suggests a racially-diverse team boosts productivity in tech
Having a diverse group of decision-makers whose voices are respected and suggestions acted on in a meaningful way is good for business.
Racism contributes to poor attendance of Indigenous students in Alberta schools
Indigenous parents in the study reported that they chose to send their children to an off-reserve public school for increased access to specialized programs, such as mechanics, and special education support.
We all lose from anti-Black racism on Canadian university campuses
Two books published this year explore how anti-Blackness on Canadian university campuses shapes higher education for Black students.
Bellarmine University announces $1 million program to recruit low-income students for STEM studies
The university says it hopes the scholarship will help add "much-needed" diversity to the STEM workforce by recruiting and developing traditionally underrepresented students.
Andrea Ghez wins 2020 Nobel Prize in physics for her work on black holes
Ghez is the fourth woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics, joining Marie Curie in 1903, Maria Goeppert-Mayer in 1963, and Donna Strickland in 2018.
There’s still time to sign up for NASA’s Space Apps hackathon
During the 48 hour event, participants will form virtual teams across the globe and access NASA's Earth observation data to develop solutions to real problems on Earth and in space.
NASA’s Jeanette Epps to become 1st Black woman to join long-term ISS crew
Epps was selected as a member of the astronaut class in 2009.
NASA names headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, space agency’s first Black female engineer
On Wednesday, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, NASA’s first Black...
