Cheryl, Author at We Rep STEM

Yet another survey finds disparities in how workers view success of workplace DEI

One of the largest disparities between Black employees and other employees was found in Registered Nursing roles.

Black, Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in STEM: report

The systemic barriers preventing historically excluded individuals from thriving in STEM remain, according to a recent analysis of nearly 20 million people. The survey conducted by...

News Briefs

1400+ colleges and universities waiving ACT/SAT score requirements next year

While many schools insist the policy change remains temporary, it's too soon to tell if this is, in fact, the start of a lasting trend.

LGBTQ News

Yeshiva University sued over refusal to recognize LGBTQ+ student club

“Unfortunately Yeshiva University has repeatedly refused to recognize the LGBTQ student group because it is for LGBTQ students and about LGBTQ issues in its mission. This is discrimination under New York City human rights law, plain and simple.”

At work Health

New study attempts to demystify Zoom fatigue

Video calls are exhausting. Here are some of the reasons behind that and tips on how you can protect your mental health.

Health

Systemic racism contributes to decline in urban biodiversity

The study's authors are appealing to readers to examine not only how we treat one another, but to consider how exclusionary practices damage the natural world.

News

Study finds common approach to diversity & inclusion in academia caters to white students and faculty

"Students, universities, and policymakers should consider cultivating a culture that values diversity for a more balanced mix of reasons."

Engineering Technology

Kids can code: Three tips to get little ones interested in computers

The world is powered by computers, and that isn't going to change any time soon.

Engineering

Interested in engineering but have no formal background in it? Start here.

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Health

Study finds pandemic caused a decline in clinical trial completion rates

Analysis of more than 117,000 clinical studies that took place in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and "other regions" between April and October 2020 finds study completion rates dropped between 13 per cent and 23 per cent globally when compared to the same period the previous year.