PROFILE: Rubina Malik, Ph.D. candidate, clinical neurological sciences
"We know so much, yet so little, about the brain, and I was fascinated by the prospect of uncovering some of the greatest mysteries of the human condition."
Ryerson University won’t replace statue toppled following peaceful protest
he recent discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children who attended a residential school in Kamloops, B.C. has sparked renewed calls from faculty and students to remove Ryerson's statue and change the name of the university.
5 ways to use hip-hop in the classroom to build better understanding of science
Hip-hop can be used in science classes to help students gain an interest in STEM.
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A brief and horrific history of systemic harm inflicted on Canada’s Indigenous communities
Systemic racism and discrimination continue to disproportionately target Canada's Indigenous communities.
Addressing racial bias in artificial intelligence
Unconscious bias can be harmful — especially when it goes unchecked. We are seeing increasing evidence of that happening in AI.
New report says LGBTQ+ employees are less satisfied at work than non-LGBTQ+ colleagues
While the report provides some insight into corporate inclusivity, the LGBTQ+ community isn't a monolith. Dividing the workforce into two broad categories (LGBTQ+ vs. non) provides some preliminary data, but that isn't enough information for employees (or employers) to get a clear picture of the exact discriminatory systems at play in a given organization.
When your dream job is a nightmare
Employees are often shocked to find their dream job involves menial tasks and drudgery. While they need to manage their expectations, employers should also be more honest about the true nature of the jobs they’re hiring for.
Scientists take part in protest of Shell-sponsored climate change exhibit
On Wednesday, a group of scientists from Extinction Rebellion staged a non-violent protest at the Science Museum in London, UK, locking themselves to a mechanical structure inside the building.
500 businesses have committed to create more inclusive spaces for disabled workers
On Tuesday, global business collective The Valuable 500 (Valuable) announced reaching its goal of having 500 international businesses commit to greater disability inclusion, Valuable announced in a press release.