STEM equity – SISTER

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International STEM students need funding opportunities, too — especially now

It is virtually impossible for international students to seek financial stability, and the pandemic has compounded the difficulties faced by international students.

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Gatekeeping in STEM is a symptom of epistemicide

Epistemicide is “the killing, silencing, annihilation, or devaluing” of epistemologies, or systems of knowledge.

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As scientists, we need to stop using harmful and misleading terminology

Using offensive terminology in a scientific context does not erase its potential for harm.

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It’s time to change the geosciences’ outdated, exclusionary, and ableist field requirements

Geoscience programs should use this moment to pivot and to become more inclusive.

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Six Must-Watch TED Talks by Women STEM Leaders

Six leaders share their visions for what equity in STEM could look like.

Women scientists form a human pride flag, forming 6 rows of rainbow stripes on the bow of a boat with their different colored clothing. The people are smiling, some with their arms triumphantly up. There is wavy grey water in the background.

Why We Formed a Human Pride Flag in Antarctica

I wanted to be open about my sexuality. I wanted to be an advocate for inclusion. Having a pride flag was a key part of that message.

Finding Myself in STEM and Public Service as An African, Black American

My identity as a Kenyan-American is tied with my duty to serve the general society as an epidemiologist, to work in public service, and to advance global health.

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Showing Up for Black Women’s Lives

As members of the STEM community, why do we continue to fail Black women?

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To Be the Curator, and Not the Curated

One of the most freeing things I’ve realized as I’ve grown as an academic is that archaeology can be radically changed into something so much better.

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Activism: Necessity or Choice?

Yes, it was true that I had entered graduate school for the love of science. Then why did I continue to invest time and effort into “unnecessary” diversity work?

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Maunakea: Redirecting the lens onto the culture of mainstream science

For me, the conflict over the future of the mountain summit is a battle for the soul of mainstream science.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Hosting a Diversity Seminar Series

Learn how to educate your community on bias, share untold stories, and work towards a more diverse and inclusive STEM environment.