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."
COVID-19 amplifies the complexity of disability and race
Ableist assumptions that everyone can abide by social and physical distancing mandates, or that health and support services can be put on hold without any consequences, create dangerous situations for disabled people.
Kids can code: Three tips to get little ones interested in computers
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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.
PROFILE: Dr. Chrystelle L. Vilfranc, cancer and cell biologist
"The health of my family and community around me inspired me to want to study medicine and health from a different perspective -- and the lack of representation throughout my scientific journey has made me passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion work in STEM."
How the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed university teaching and testing for good
The shift online demonstrated the convenience of distance learning and has convinced some learners, including workers and unemployed people, to study.
Fighting for change: 500 Women Scientists fellows reenvision a more just future
This article was written by Lauren Edwards, Executive Director, 500 Women Scientists. 500 Women Scientists launched Fellowship for the Future in January 2020 to...
460+ women, including Laverne Cox, Gloria Steinem, sign open letter in support of trans women and girls
Women's History Month drew to a close March 31, a day also marked by Transgender Day of Visibility. In honour of it, GLAAD released an open letter in collaboration with Raquel Willis pledging solidarity with trans women and girls worldwide.
New program aims to increase cybersecurity job opportunities for blind and visually-impaired individuals
The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is funding a new training program aimed at helping people who are blind or visually impaired enter the cybersecurity industry, NSITE, the talent agency partnering with MEAF, recently announced.