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September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

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.

by Cheryl

September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

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For the first time in 175 years, Scientific American has endorsed a U.S. presidential candidate

SA cited Trump's handling of the COVID-19 crisis -- which has killed nearly 200,000 Americans to date -- and his skepticism of climate change, as some of their motivating factors.

by Cheryl

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500 Women Scientists to host Picture a Scientist documentary screening this weekend

For many years, when asked to picture a scientist, many people described images of an older, white man — but that appears to be changing. A...

by Cheryl September 9, 2020September 16, 2020

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They wrote a guide on how to respond to criticisms of anti-racism action in STEM. Here’s why.

Learn more about the comprehensive -- and evolving -- document, intended to guide individuals struggling to convince their department or company to care about anti-racism initiatives.

by Cheryl September 4, 2020September 11, 2020

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Note-taking by hand: A powerful tool to support memory

Notetaking by hand is an indispensable cognitive tool and study technique.

by The Conversation September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

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Here’s how women in academia are feeling the brunt of COVID-19

PHOTO EDITED BY WE REP STEM. Keymanthri Moodley, Stellenbosch University and Amanda Gouws, Stellenbosch University The COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent public health response...

by The Conversation August 13, 2020September 11, 2020

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Statistics Canada releases pandemic-related discrimination survey

The Canadian governent is attempting to find out if discriminatory acts have increased during the pandemic.

by Cheryl August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

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Black In Neuro Week is here!

A team of over 20 neuroscientists, neuroengineers, and science communicators created #BlackInNeuroWeek, a social media initiative with daily themed discussions and live events, aimed...

by Cheryl July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

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Black in Neuro Week is coming to a timeline near you

Stay tuned for an exciting week.

by Cheryl July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

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The power of everyday actions can bring about change

The Black Lives Matter demonstrations that took place across Canada during the pandemic showed that individual actions can make a difference.

by The Conversation July 14, 2020September 3, 2020

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July 3 is CROWN Day: Here’s what that means

Last summer, California became the first U.S. state to ban discrimination against natural hair. The act was officially signed into law one year ago today,...

by Cheryl July 3, 2020July 28, 2020