Unintended Cognitive and Systems Biases identifies seven personal biases that can influence hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions.

From Nature. The work of addressing the inequities in science must not fall just on those most affected.

The Focused Toolkit for Journal Editors and Publishers: Building Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Editorial Roles and Peer Review is an expansion of C4DISC’s Toolkits for Equity project. Developed by the SSP Diversity, Equity, Inclusi...

How the humanities can enrich scientific discourse, challenge the limitations of scientism and foster a holistic approach to understanding the natural world and our place in it.

TTo create inclusive bioscience learning environments, we need to challenge the dominance of white European perspectives within our discipline through diversification and decolonization of the curriculum. Bioscientists may be unsure how to start this process or may struggle to see how it is relevant within scientific disciplines. This article provides some practical suggestions of how to start with diversification and decolonization.

To build a just, equitable, and diverse academy, scientists and institutions must address systemic barriers that sex and gender minorities face. This Commentary summarizes (1) critical context informing the contemporary oppression of transgender people, (2) how this shapes extant research on sex and gender, and (3) actions to build an inclusive and rigorous academy for all.

From Inside Higher Ed. A new report finds they disproportionately carry large amounts of student loan debt, among other disparities faced by STEM doctoral grads of color.

Perceived legal threats following the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling are causing grant makers to backslide, fueling notions that racial justice work is discriminatory or illegal.

From the Harvard Business Review. In June 2023, the Supreme Court effectively ended race-based affirmative action in higher education in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) case. On the heels of that decision, newly empowered activists have brought a barrage of challenges ...

From Nature. Letter to the Editor. Get the document at go.nature.com/42ysm42.

From Nature. Scientists and other academics worry that political pressure on universities is growing and could limit research and teaching.

Under-represented groups face chronic barriers, creating psychological — and physical — effects. The scientific community must ease this burden.

Explore our online exhibit, Black Botany: The Nature of Black Experience, which seeks to acknowledge the complex relationship between enslaved Black people, nature, and the colonial environment and reconsider the conscious omission of Black knowledge.

Nature Cell Biology - As Nature Cell Biology turns 25 years old, we asked cell biologists across the globe to share their thoughts on what a productive mentor–mentee relationship looks like...

Women and gender minorities make defining contributions to science. Despite increased representation of women across the scientific career ladder, institutions routinely fail to support their career advancement or value their input. For an equitable an...

From Plants, People, Planet. It is important to recognize how our current understanding of plants has been shaped by diverse cultural contexts, as this underscores the importance of valuing and incorporating contributions from all knowledge systems in scientific pursuits.

(From Cell) Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Central American Ancestry (MPRCA) individuals represent 82% of US Latinos. An intergenerational group of MPRCA women and al…

Facing challenges including parenthood, mental-health strain and financial pressures, these researchers give advice for navigating the uncertain paths before them.

Anxiety and depression affect nearly half of all early-career researchers. Strengthening our communities from within can provide relief, says Taylor Tibbs.

From The Times Higher Education. Actions you can take to make your science curriculum more inclusive and relevant to all students, building in a project at the University of Briston (UK).

From classrooms to laboratories and conferences, working in chemistry presents huge challenges to disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent people. Some simple fixes can help to shift the dial.

Women feel driven out by problems with workplace culture more often than by lack of work–life balance.

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Immunologist Dequina Nicholas shares why mentorship is crucial for first-generation scientists.

With this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the National Science Foundation (NSF) wishes to notify the research community of a new initiative called STEM Access for Persons with Disabilities (STEM-APWD) that seeks to increase the engagement of persons with disabilities (PWD) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields across seven directorates at NSF. This DCL is designed to improve access to NSF funding for persons with all types of disabilities. This DCL invites submissions from eligible organizations under two broad types: 1) conference proposals and 2) requests for supplemental funding to existing awards.

Microbiology conferences serve as opportunities for microbiologists to engage with colleagues, learn new research, and build community. For queer and transgender microbiologists, the excitement of attending a conference is often tempered by previous ex...

This article provides a framework to develop as a mentor, using the GREAT model. This includes giving opportunities and opening doors; reaching out to help students identify their strengths and reach their goals; encouraging them by serving as a positive example; advising each mentee as an individual; and training them for independent thinking.

Scientific racism and eugenics have shaped science. Discussing these topics with students moves the future toward a more inclusive and anti-racist science enterprise.

Research centre launched by the US National Science Foundation will partner with native peoples to study farming, climate and more.

From PLOS Biology. Those who follow non-linear career trajectories often face disadvantages in academia. This Perspective looks at why individuals might choose non-linear careers and how these benefit diversity in science.

First person accounts about how research culture is or should be evolving, many with an equity and inclusion focus.

To bring attention to Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Justice in biology education, CBE – Life Sciences Education will publish a special issue in 2024 highlighting research articles, essays, and features that offer new i...

In this Perspective, members of the Científico Latino Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative (CL-GSMI) review factors contributing to an inequitable STEM higher education admissions process. They provide data and details about their program’s strategies...

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is an umbrella organization of biological societies. In 2020, AIBS developed a plan to intentionally assess

Concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs) are hidden identities that carry negative stereotypes and can result in a loss of social status if revealed. Instructors often choose to conceal these CSIs due to anticipated negative student reactions, yet revealing CSIs can have a positive impact on undergraduates.

This e-zine provides advice and resources for queer, transgender, and gender-nonconforming scientists for safety when conducting fieldwork. It was created by members of the Trans and Gender-nonconforming Field Alliance based on first-hand experiences.

From PLOS Biology. This study reveals that non-native English speakers, especially early in their careers, spend more effort than native English speakers in conducting scientific activities, from reading and writing papers and preparing presentations in English.

Representation from marginalized groups in postsecondary degrees in natural science and engineering has not substantially improved in over a decade. A set of 10 concrete principles are presented that trainees, principle investigators, departments, and faculties can use to enhance the participation and lived experiences of people in marginalized groups in STEM.

From Nature. Subtle forms of misogyny attack female leadership and coerce women to conform to conventional gender norms. It’s time to call out these behaviours, say Alison Bentley and Rachael Garrett.

Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, stigma and ableism continue to limit opportunities for disabled people to fully contribute to and be successful in the STEM ecosystem. This hybrid National Leadership Summit took in June 5, 2023. Panels and presentations explored issues related to the accessibility and inclusivity of STEM workplaces for persons with disabilities. The video recordings of the event are available.

A new video series from AAAS DoSER (Dialogues on Science, Ethics, Religion) exploring the past and present intersections of science and racism. This series will explore difficult topics such as how science contributed to racism, how modern science understands humanity as one species, how raci...

We are 52 Black scientists. Here, we establish the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discuss the barriers Black scientists face, the struggles they e…

With researchers reporting high rates of anxiety and depression, calls are growing to fundamentally change science before it’s too late.

The study of genetics centers on how encoded information in DNA underlies similarities and differences between individuals and how traits are inherited. Genetics topics covered in a wide variety of undergraduate biology classrooms can relate to various...

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Pronouns.org is a practical resource dedicated to the empowering and inclusive use of personal pronouns in the English language. This website will help you understand why and how to use the pronouns someone goes by. In particular, we are focusing on pronouns used to refer to a singular human in the third person.

Grassroots initiatives aim to make the discipline more inclusive of researchers from under-represented communities.

It’s easier than you think to make your classroom welcoming and accessible to students with autism and other diagnoses.

Female and Black researchers describe the impacts of sexism and racism at conferences