Are Your LGBTQ Trainees Safe: Thoughts on Life Post Orlando
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Today’s massacre in Orlando of unarmed patrons of a gay nightclub in Orlando is sickening, stunning and all too personal for many of us in academics. Earlier today, I …
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FFS: Faculty Dispairty, Violence and Starvation
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
I’ve decided to reup my efforts at bringing some important news you might have overlooked this week in a feature known as Forefront Friday Stories (FFS). This week’s …
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The Achievement Habit for Science: Ladies, Don't Hold Back
Britney Lizama, B.S.
Sometimes highly competent people doubt themselves far too often. And too often, that doubt holds them back from succeeding.
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Sunday Long Reads: Alternative Science Facts , Health Disparity Fixes and Winners!
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Has everything gone to hell in a handbasket? Find out what's worth a second look this third week in January.
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Writing for 2018? It's sooner than you think. You need a workshop. (Mentors, you can also COACH a workshop!)
The Edge for Scholars
The National Research Mentoring Network is running state-of-the-art workshops this spring to get you ready for early 2018 submissions.
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Reflecting on the Values I was Raised With
Allison Mayle, PhD
In the past week or so, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how I was “taught” to be a woman in our society, and how that relates to being …
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When anti-harassment policies are designed to fail
Angie NMNH
At so many institutions, the policies ostensibly meant to protect us are actually meant to keep us silent and afraid.
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No Advances in the Last Decade in Closing the STEM Gender Gap
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As the total numbers of science doctorates awarded nearly double, the percent of women obtaining these degrees is unchanged after a decade of 'reform' and awareness.
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Tough Questions to Ask Admins About Sexual Harassment
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
University administrators are getting woke to the devastating impact of harassment on women in STEM. Here's how to keep it real.
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Queer Science Stories Needed 🌈
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Are you an LGBTQI scientist and a great writer? We need you! In June we are hosting blogs to celebrate Pride Month and your story matters! The more personal we …
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