Category: Resources (Antiracism)
Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The following text is from National Academies: “Careers in science, engineering, and medicine offer opportunities to advance knowledge, contribute to the well-being of communities, and support the security, prosperity, and health of the United States. But many women do not pursue or persist in these careers, or advance to leadership positions – not because they […]
The Impacts of Racism and Bias on Black People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The following text is from National Academies: “Despite the changing demographics of the nation and a growing appreciation for diversity and inclusion as drivers of excellence in science, engineering, and medicine, Black Americans are severely underrepresented in these fields. Racism and bias are significant reasons for this disparity, with detrimental implications on individuals, health care […]
Introducing “Square Pegs,” a Podcast Exploring Neurodiversity in STEM
December 21, 2022 We are thrilled to share with you the podcast produced by our very own Dr. Arash Zaghi, UTC Professor in Engineering Innovation at the University of Connecticut. This podcast, called “Square Pegs,” features the experiences of neurodiverse students pursuing STEM advanced degrees, exploring life and learning, in an open, refreshing and positive […]
Ending racism is key to better science: a message from Nature’s guest editors
The following text is from Nature. This special issue is our ‘message in a bottle’ from the troubled ship of science. We urge readers to find it. Open it. Act on its contents. Every Nature reader will know that rigorous, authoritative and, frankly, honest science is research that studies, builds on but also acknowledges what came before. However, […]
Book: Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom
Teaching about race and racism can be a difficult business. The following text is from Project Muse. Students and instructors alike often struggle with strong emotions, and many people have robust preexisting beliefs about race. At the same time, this is a moment that demands a clear understanding of racism. It is important for […]
The 1619 Project: Book on American History
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present The following text is from 1619books.com. The 1619 Project is The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning reframing of American history that placed slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. The […]
March 30, 2022 Event with Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones in conversation with Manisha Sinha The following text is from Eventbrite. On March 30th at 2:00pm in the Student Union Theater, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, most famous for her work on the New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project, will be in conversation with UConn history professor Manisha Sinha. They […]
T. Ramon Stuart on STEM Exposure
A Black college president on importance of STEM: ‘I never heard of engineering until college’ The following text is from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In July, T. Ramon Stuart became president of Clayton State University. He is the first Black president of the 52-year-old public campus, coming to Clayton State from Fort Valley State University where he had been […]
Equity Regarding Women and Minorities in STEM
RESEARCH ARTICLE Equity for women and underrepresented minorities in STEM: Graduate experiences and career plans in chemistry The following text is from PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). Significance: On June 10, 2020, as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, scientists in the United States and throughout the world paused to […]
Dealing with Microaggressions
How bystanders can shut down microaggressions The following text is from How bystanders can shut down microaggressions. How can you effectively intervene when you see someone being targeted for an aspect of their identity? Psychologists studying intergroup relations and perspective-taking offer this advice. If you overheard one of these statements, what would you do? […]
