A new analysis by CMAJ has dropped, with a focus on improving gender and racial inclusion. Its main argument is that gender and racial diversity in medicine improves "high-quality care" and can "promote creative solutions to complex health problems."
Ministries of education need to embed ongoing anti-racist training into their teacher education programs. Short-term anti-bias training has little impact.
Funds will also be used to support BPTN's 'CULTIVATE' mentorship, connecting 350 Black early-career professionals with Canadian executives, and provide $200,000 in annual funding to Black-owned non-profits supporting youth STEM education in Canada.
The Mars 2020 Perseverance team represents a diverse team of scientists and engineers from a wide range of disciplines -- encompassing everything from geology, to planetary science, to computer programming, to robotics.
According to the report, Indigenous students reported the highest rates of negative mental health impacts during the pandemic at more than 70 per cent.
While people with certain disabilities are already at higher risk for severe COVID-19, that risk is increased by elements within the health-care system.
Learn more about a month-long campaign celebrating and amplifying the voices of disabled Black academics.
"Our research suggests that many LGB+ and Trans workers don’t feel safe to express themselves and be accepted at work."
CAPTION: File photo of San Francisco China town, taken in November 2006. Courtesy: Chmehl/Wikipedia CC BY 3.0 In May 2020, New York City officials...
We spoke to 12 members of the STEM community, who shared their thoughts on how to create more supportive, equitable, and engaging environments.