Science thinks it’s unbiased. Queer scientists know that’s not true
LGBTQ+ scientists in history
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Can an engaging online workshop replace the in-person experience?
Members of BioMolViz, a group that promotes and assesses science students’ visual literacy, found that they could share information effectively in a virtual setting. Building community was more of a challenge.
ASBMB calls for changes to Title IX policy
Society urges Department of Education to revise rule created by Trump administration.
Talking glycoproteomics with Wells and Hart
Two University of Georgia researchers have assembled a special issue of Molecular & Cellular Proteomics focused on their shared passion.
How a volunteer experience turned me into a lifelong blood donor
As a teen at Camp Sunshine, I learned that one pint can truly save someone’s life.
From Smithsonian fellow to research botanist
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini interviewed Manuela Dal Forno, a lichenologist at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
Samuel H. Wilson Jr. (1939–2021)
He made seminal contributions to the field of DNA repair and served for decades as a leader at the National Institutes of Health.
St. Jude and maximizing the value of blood
The hospital is most renowned for passing along no costs to families. To facilitate this, the in-house capabilities of St. Jude are second to none. This includes the on-site blood donation facilities.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Happening this week: SACNAS mentoring webinar, edX's Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, Pride events and our BioCyc workshop.
How I realized that LGBT+ scientists like me can inspire others in their field
Far too many LGBT+ scientists still report fear in their workplaces, but I have hope for change.
Meet Our Contributors
Beronda L. Montgomery
Bill Sullivan
Rajini Rao
Peter Kennelly
To support or to deny: mentoring or gatekeeping?
Beronda L. Montgomery
MSU Foundation Professor
Beronda Montgomery posted on Twitter: “What’s a thing that you were ‘mentored’ not to do, but you pursued it & it’s worked out well?” She shares what she learned from the responses. Read More
Grant-writing tips for beginners
Bill Sullivan
Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Bill Sullivan, a study section veteran, shares eight important lessons he’s learned for writing a winning grant application. Read More
Use the mic!
Rajini Rao
Professor
Rajini Rao writes that up to 20% of the population has some hearing loss, so when you don’t use the microphone at a meeting, you are projecting your ableism, not your voice. Read More
What would Julia Child do?
Peter Kennelly
Professor
Pete Kennelly proposes that online labs should be designed with an eye to enhancing student participation and maintaining causal connections. Read More
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