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For Black STEM PhDs, the “D” Also Means Debt

Union of Concerned Scientists

They leave school dragging a ball and chain of debt far heavier than that for most White graduates. It found that 49 percent of Black PhD graduates in STEM fields leave school with more than $50,000 in debt. That is more than triple the 15 percent of White PhD recipients who graduate with the same level of debt.

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How to Take on a Pipeline (and Win)

Union of Concerned Scientists

Scientific analysis provided by the graduate students of Virginia Scientist Community Interface (V-SCI) played a key role in lending credence to a mountain of evidence that up until that point had been treated as ‘anecdotal.’. In contrast, V-SCI is the passion project of an all volunteer group of graduate students, formed in 2019.

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Science for a Stronger Democracy: 3 Ways to Boost Communication between Scientists, Voters, and Decisionmakers

Union of Concerned Scientists

These included inviting academic researchers and activists to share their knowledge to the public, to ask election candidates to answer questionnaires focused on science policy, and to train scientists on how to best communicate their science to policy makers.

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STEPHEN E. HERRMANN ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING AWARD

Acoel

Herrmann Environmental Writing Award (“Herrmann Award”) for the 2023-24 academic year. law schools are eligible annually to nominate one student-authored article, note, case comment, or essay either (1) published by the submitting law journal during the current academic year, or (2) scheduled for publication in the next academic year.

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Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program

Environmental News Bits

The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences. Application guidelines for the 2022-2023 Fellowship competition are now available.… … Read more →

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New scholarship for environmental reporting announced by Medill and the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy

Environmental News Bits

Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications recently announced the Trienens Institute Scholars program – a scholarship that will support two journalism graduate students each year, starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Trienens Institute for Sustainability…

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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces College Scholarship Recipients

PA Environment Daily

These students were chosen based on demonstration of exemplary academic achievement and commitment to furthering the conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Pennsylvania. The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation has selected five Pennsylvania students as recipients of their 2023 annual scholarship.