IScientist 2019: A MeTooSTEM Perspective
Teresa Swanson, PhD
Science needs people to raise their voices, to refuse the status quo. Science needs people like you.
0
Comments
0
Likes
269
Views
A Missed Opportunity: NASEM Summit on Preventing Sexual Harassment
Teresa Swanson, PhD
I attended the 2019 NASEM Summit on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
1
Comments
0
Likes
345
Views
Before Shouting from the Rooftops, Wait for the Evidence
The Edge for Scholars
When writing or speaking about your research for public consumption, learn from the problems HNR found with this press release.
0
Comments
0
Likes
126
Views
Moving Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from Opinion to Evidence
Antentor Hinton, PhD
We believe the existing DEI space can co-exist in tandem with a more analytical space.
0
Comments
0
Likes
102
Views
Rock Talk: NIH Recovers a Significant Portion of Funds Lost Due to Sequestration
The Edge for Scholars
Much good news here: Because of the increased NIH budget as compared to last year, and due to the cycle of out-year commitments, we should ultimately be making more competing …
0
Comments
0
Likes
12
Views
Nut Up, Faculty
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As the fall leaves begin to make their way earthbound, undergrads scurry around campus and you find yourself hunkering down in blanket on a brisk evening or two, Fighty Squirrel …
0
Comments
0
Likes
39
Views
Detouring Around the IRB: New Regulations from HHS
The Edge for Scholars
The Department of Health and Human Services proposed revisions this week to modernize regulations protecting the safety of research participants. One of the most important results of the proposed changes …
0
Comments
0
Likes
20
Views
A Fussy, Stubborn and Unreasonable Woman: The Contributions of Frances Kelsey to Safety and Science
The Edge for Scholars
Frances Oldham Kelsey. This name may not ring a bell, but it should. She died on August 7 at the age of 101. But how does Dr. Kelsey affect you? Dr. Kelsey …
0
Comments
0
Likes
45
Views
Unicorns-106; Mike Huckabee's DNA Schedule-0
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
“Life begins at conception. This isn’t just a Biblical view — it’s affirmed by modern science and every unique human DNA schedule, which is present at conception.” – Mike Huckabee, …
0
Comments
0
Likes
19
Views
The Land of Monsters
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
For academics, being courageous is part of the deal. You fight for your ideas and observations in clear, concise language. You lay out a problem, share your data and propose …
0
Comments
0
Likes
41
Views