by Gary McDowell | Sep 13, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Policy
*REGISTRATION for the Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM Meeting will CLOSE AT NOON ET SEPTEMBER 15TH* Register here – remember, registration refunds will be available at the registration desk, breakfast and lunch will be included. UMD College Park...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 12, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, International scientists, News, NIH, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Postdoc population size, Surveys & Forums
For more information, see our Action of the Month Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. You can join in in...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 7, 2017 | Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Ideas for change, Resources
Registration is only open for ONE MORE WEEK for the Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM (FoR College Park) meeting to be held September 21st, 2017 at University of Maryland, as part of National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week #NPAW2017. You can find out more info...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 1, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, International scientific reforms, News, Policy
Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. You can join in in person/watch live (see 1 below) and you can...
by Gary McDowell | Aug 14, 2017 | Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Ideas for change
Among the many roles that scientists play, mentoring younger scientists is one which researchers are rarely trained for. In the current STEM research environment, where lack of funding is but one of the systemic issues faced by young scientists, the roles,...
by Gary McDowell | May 28, 2017 | Diversity in science, Ideas for change, Policy
This post originally appeared on the GCC Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website on May 1, 2017. Re-posting with permission from Inside Higher Ed. Adriana Bankston provides advice for how research scientists can positively influence the personal...
