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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. The latest evidence of this comes in a report last week by the Research Triangle Institute and the Sloan Foundation. It found that 49 percent of Black PhD graduates in STEM fields leave school with more than $50,000 in debt.

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New Analysis: Federal Agencies Need to Recruit More Scientists from Diverse Universities

Union of Concerned Scientists

MSIs remain some of nation’s leaders in producing BIPOC graduates with STEM degrees. For instance, 30 percent of Black Americans majoring in STEM fields graduate from a historically Black college or university (HBCU). Thomas was deeply interested in this subject and researched how many federal scientists had previously attended a MSI.

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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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Call For Proposals: $1.25 Million Available For Service Providers, Graduate Students To Advance Sustainable Agriculture In Northeast

PA Environment Daily

Two Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant programs are calling for 2024 proposals. Graduate Student Research Grant proposals are capped at $15,000; about 30 projects will be awarded. Graduate Student Research Grant Q&A sessions will take place March 12, 20, 26, and April 3 from noon-1 p.m.

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From Coastal Ecosystems to Cultural Exchanges, a Fulbright in Fiji this Fall

Academy of Natural Sciences

Each year, over 2,200 graduating college seniors, graduate students and young professionals are awarded the opportunity to pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English in 140 participating countries. Daouda Njie (center) out in the field with his research associates. I think you’d be good.

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

Union of Concerned Scientists

Scientists must also be willing to communicate their research findings with policy makers and to the public to help inform our policies and our voting choices. Each webinar consisted of a conversation between an academic researcher and an activist whose work focused on similar issues.

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US survey reveals harassment faced by early-career astronomers

Physics World

That is according to a new report by American Institute of Physics (AIP) and the American Astronomical Society (AAS) that outlines ways forward for the community to rid itself of discriminatory conduct that has caused many researchers to leave the field. .

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