The Silent Struggle: Confronting gender bias in science funding
In the 1990s, Dr. Katalin Kariko’s pioneering mRNA research seemed destined for obscurity, doomed by a lack of funding. Demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, this determined…
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Diverse Voices, Inclusive Publishing – Author perspectives on equitable research and entrepreneurship ecosystem
In our steadfast dedication to championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we engaged in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Karikari Amoa-Gyarteng, Editorial Advisory…
Addressing Barriers in Academia: Navigating unconscious biases in the Ph.D. journey
In the journey of academia, a Ph.D. marks a transitional phase, like that of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Within the cocoon of academia, a student undergoes…
How Academia Is Reshaping Policies for Gender Inclusivity
Masked under the glossy walls of academia a rather stark reality persists—gender disparity pervading this intellectual landscape.
According to American Association of University…
Addressing Microaggressions in Academia: 3 key strategies for creating supportive and respectful environments
Microaggressions in academia can take many forms — a professor asking a student of color if they are a diversity hire, a student making a joke about a woman's appearance in a STEM…
Breaking Barriers: Empowering women in STEM in 2023
Our world is evolving quickly, and significant technology breakthroughs are reported virtually every day. A move to digital technology and extraordinary technology are the…
15 Years and Still Going Strong: Dr. Anupama Kapadia Inspiring Women in Science Communication
“Back your people and they will back you!”—perpetuating this mantra, Dr. Anupama Kapadia has been one of the strong and steady pillars of Enago—a global editing and publication…
Go Explore the World Girl! – Scholarships for Women in Stem Fields in 2022
Why are young girls interested in toy cars and airplanes asked to play with dolls or organize tea parties with teddy bears? Why women who wish to perform experiments in the…
How Can Women in STEM Industry Help Overcome Gender Bias
Despite tall talks about gender equality across streams, there hasn’t been a significant rise in the number of women researchers in the STEM industry. In the wake of International…
Women in STEM: Challenges Faced During the Pandemic
How are you coping with lockdown during this pandemic? Like many people, I have had good days and bad days. Compared to many others, I have been lucky. I am well, I still have a…
Do Female Scientists Face Gender Disparity While Setting up Labs?
I still remember getting the notice that my first grant had been approved. Years of blood, sweat, and tears had finally paid off— I was going to launch my very own lab. While I had…
Do LGBTQ Scientists Still Face Discrimination in Academia?
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As near as a decade ago, LGBTQ scientists in STEM were still being singled out. People would ask them why they…