diversity in STEM

black graduate with dollar sign on cap and gown

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December 4, 2023

For Black STEM PhDs, the “D” Also Means Debt

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

Two BIPOC FDA scientists wearing labcoats and protective gear prepare liquid containing nutrients that make it an ideal environment for growing bacteria. They are part of a group of researchers nicknamed “Team Tomato,” who try to understand and prevent Salmonella contamination early in the tomato production process.

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November 7, 2023

A Diverse Federal Scientific Workforce Benefits All of Us

Johanna Chao Kreilick
Former President

Woman scientist looking through microscope

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November 7, 2023

New Analysis: Federal Agencies Need to Recruit More Scientists from Diverse Universities

Anita Desikan
Former Senior Analyst, Center for Science and Democracy

A group of people hold signs at a protest in front of the US Supreme Court building. In the foreground, one sign reads, "March like your future depends on it," with the O in 'your' and T in 'future' aligning to create the symbol for woman.

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July 5, 2023

Supreme Court Rulings Will Reduce Diversity in STEM and Set Back Scientific Progress

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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May 11, 2021

How Can Scientific Organizations Support Science Advocacy? 5 Ways to Get Started

UCS Science Network

Houston Stop Asian Hate Vigil and Rally

March 24, 2021

The Science Policy Community’s Responsibility to Address Anti-Asian Xenophobia

UCS Science Network

Paige Greenwood

July 8, 2020

I Chose Protesting for Black Lives Matter Over Writing My PhD Dissertation

UCS Science Network

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June 19, 2019

Trump Administration Wrongfully Brands Chinese Scientists as Spies, Hindering Scientific Progress

Anita Desikan
Former Senior Analyst, Center for Science and Democracy

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November 8, 2018

How to Make Professional Conferences More Accessible for Disabled People: Guidance from Actual Disabled Scientists

UCS Science Network

JPL Women in STEM. JPL SFOF Darkroom. Requester: Kimberley Kline. Photographer: T. Wynne Date: 11-FEB-2016 Photolab order: 070915-146556

October 15, 2018

Fighting for a Diverse and Equitable STEM Workforce in Colorado

UCS Science Network

June 22, 2018

Breaking Through the Ice: LGBTQ+ Visibility in Stem

UCS Science Network