August 26, 2021
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Impostor feelings widespread among women of color in certain academic fields
Women in academic disciplines that are seen as requiring exceptional intelligence or raw talent to succeed are more likely to encounter feelings of ... -
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Caught in the Crossfire Over COVID's Origins
In the early days of the pandemic, scientists reported a reassuring trait in the new coronavirus: It appeared to be very stable. The virus was not ...August 24, 2021 -
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The gender gap in science and technology, in numbers
Women are still under-represented in fields such as computing, engineering, mathematics and physics, finds a UNESCO report. A workforce highly ...August 13, 2021 -
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Women, early-career academics more likely to feel like 'impostors' in disciplines that prize brilliance, study finds
New study uncovers obstacle to certain groups' professional advancement in academia The more an academic discipline is perceived to require raw ...August 13, 2021 -
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Oregon governor signs bill ending reading and math proficiency requirements for graduation
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown privately signed a bill last month ending the requirement for high school students to prove proficiency in ...August 10, 2021 -
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Target Will Pay 100% Of College Tuition For Its 340,000 Employees
Target just pledged to pay 100 percent of tuition and textbook costs for more than 340,000 employees As if we needed another reason to love Target ...August 9, 2021 -
The story of an African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour
Shutterstock Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State Skin We Are In is a landmark South African book for children (and grown-ups) on the subject of skin ...August 2, 2021 -
Sexual harassment cases at school: Appeals court ruling could change how schools judge complaints
In Doe v. Fairfax, a student sued her school district for not taking sufficient action after she reported a sexual assault. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call ...July 26, 2021