November 27, 2021
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Women and the environment: power on the ground and in academia
We taught a course that created a dialogue between academia and social movements. In 2020, we began teaching a course on women, science and the ... -
Art illuminates the beauty of science – and could inspire the next generation of scientists young and old
The annual BioArt competition highlights the hidden parts of biology revealed under a microscope. Todd Green/BioArt, CC BY-NC-ND Chris Curran, ...November 27, 2021 -
Career-based classes keep students more engaged
Career technical education courses are linked to higher rates of school engagement for high schoolers from low-income backgrounds. Maskot/Getty ...November 27, 2021 -
Stereotypes about girls dissuade many from careers in computer science
Only about 1 in 5 computer scientists are women. Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MGA Entertainment Allison Master, University of Houston; Andrew ...November 27, 2021 -
L'Oréal USA Announces 2021 For Women In Science Fellows
Five postdoctoral scientists awarded grants to advance groundbreaking research and encourage next generation of diverse women to pursue ...November 19, 2021 -
A lab-stage mRNA vaccine targeting ticks may offer protection against Lyme and other tick-borne diseases
As the rate of tick-borne diseases rises, vaccines that stop ticks in their tracks could be an essential preventive tool. rbkomar/Moment via Getty ...November 19, 2021 -
Entrepreneurship classes aren’t just for business majors
An entrepreneurial mindset can help arts and humanities majors succeed in the gig economy. Valentin Russanov/E+ Collection via Getty Images Lisa ...November 19, 2021 -
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What ‘The Chair’ gets right about women of color in academia
Starring Sandra Oh of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Killing Eve” fame, Netflix’s “The Chair,” is a witty and ...November 19, 2021