7 LGBTQ individuals who helped push science forward
Here are seven LGBTQ scientists, activists, and educators whose scientific inventions, outreach, and research helped make the world a better place.
Government of Ireland announces new report to address gender inequities in STEM
Research has shown there is no single intervention that will achieve gender equity in STEM, and different segments of the population -- be it divisions by wealth, race, ethnicity, or disability status -- may further hinder participation.
American Medical Association recognizes racism as a public health threat
PHOTO CAPTION: St. Paul, Minnesota September 20, 2015. Around 100 protesters blocked the light rail line in St. Paul to protest the treatment of...
P&G announces $200K in scholarships for Black women pursuing STEM degrees
In a partnership with CVS, P&G will award US$200,000 in scholarships to Black women who are pursuing STEM degrees at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and UNCF member schools in the U.S.
Deloitte Services LP to pay $275K to female tech workers to settle wage discrimination found at Tennessee worksite
Deloitte will provide training to managers, supervisors, and company officials who oversee pay decisions in its Tennesee and Georiga locations.
European Union releases new plan to protect LGBTQ+ rights
On Thursday, the European Union (EU) released a strategy aimed at improving the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe, the Associated Press reports. The European...
Discrimination, gender-based bullying makes being a paramedic one of Australia’s most dangerous jobs
One study of 400 Australian health-care workers in 2003 found paramedics were at the highest risk of experiencing workplace violence.
PROFILE: Amritha Harikumar, MA, Neuroscientist and Brain Imaging Data Analyst
"I am an aspiring clinical neuropsychologist, specifically interested in functional neuroimaging, mood disorder / psychosis research. I am interested in becoming a hybrid clinician-scientist."
University admissions tests are under scrutiny, especially during COVID-19
This article was written for theconversation.com by Louis Volante, Brock University; Christopher DeLuca, Queen’s University, Ontario, and Don A. Klinger, University of Waikato Many...
APS to review data on police brutality when selecting future conference venues
"We voted unanimously to recommend these changes. We want to conduct every APS meeting in a safe environment for our attendees."