ACS Publications Releases Second Annual Diversity Data Report
ACS Publications has released its second annual Diversity Data Report
Studies of Racism
Rapid Response Media Messaging Research Will Promote Health and Racial Equity
Citing the urgent need for more effective and equitable health communication, researchers at Wesleyan University are collaborating with two other universities on a unique rapid response research endeavor.
New study details many ways scientists from minority groups are disadvantaged in STEM
BY KATIE LANGIN Interactions with work colleagues can be challenging for anyone to navigate. But they’re more difficult for some than others. “My first day of work someone … physically blocked me from getting my mail in the faculty mailroom,” a molecular biologist tweeted during the 2020 deluge of #BlackintheIvory posts. She added, “They literally said, ‘Well, … Read more
Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans have largely positive views of medical researchers’ competence; majority concerned about the potential for misconduct
A Weighty Footnote
Raise racist scientific history in science papers (opinion)
Inequalities in the Distribution of National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant Funding
In its Fall 2020 edition the Journal of Economic Perspectives featured articles on income and wealth inequality. There is ample evidence that in the United States and in Europe inequality has increased over the last 40-50 years. While the factors underlying increasing inequality are complex, there is also concern that high levels of inequality are themselves harmful, possibly contributing to worse population health (e.g., lower life … Read more
Combating Racism in the Geosciences: Reflections From a Black Professor
The geoscience community struggles to achieve its vision of a diverse, equitable, open, and welcoming field of study. It is time that we faced the realities of structural racism and invested in the real work necessary to realize that vision for everyone. Geoscientists need the entire community to work together to become anti-racist. This commentary … Read more
When we increase diversity in academia, we all win
Addressing diversity challenges in academia is a highly complex multi-faceted topic that is impossible to do justice in a short opinion piece. This is, therefore, just a small set of examples: By paying attention to our own biases and thinking carefully about how we interact with those around us, both in terms of the language … Read more
Surviving Weed-Out Classes in Science May Be a State of Mind
Social ties to classmates and how students feel could be more important than innate ability when it comes to enduring early STEM courses. Read Here
After Years of Gains, Black STEM Representation Is Falling. Why?
The share of Black students completing STEM degrees was growing until the early 2000s. What went wrong? Read Here