Diversity and Inclusion

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industry has long struggled with underrepresentation on the basis of gender, ethnicity, physical disabilities, and…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords — they are the foundational principles that underpin the thriving and innovative STEM industry. Yet, there has…

Open access movement has gained significant traction globally over the years. Since its inception, open science advocates have been aiming to build a more inclusive and dynamic…

Over the past decade, colleges and universities across the globe have witnessed a concerning trend ― a steady decline in enrollment rates. The corridors of colleges, once bustling…

In classrooms worldwide, a single narrative often dominates, leaving many students feeling lost. These stories, fall short of capturing the entire spectrum of human experiences and…

The pursuit of scientific discovery has long been fueled by diverse minds and perspectives. Yet within the laboratories, a troubling trend persists. Only a mere 33% of researchers…

In the 1990s, Dr. Katalin Kariko’s pioneering mRNA research seemed destined for obscurity, doomed by a lack of funding. Demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, this determined…

In the journey of academia, a Ph.D. marks a transitional phase, like that of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Within the cocoon of academia, a student undergoes…

Research grant allocation is a critical process that determines the distribution of funds to various projects and initiatives. However, it is not without its flaws. One major issue…

Masked under the glossy walls of academia a rather stark reality persists—gender disparity pervading this intellectual landscape. According to American Association of University…

Open access encompasses a set of principles and practices with the overarching goal of making scientific research across all fields accessible to everyone, while also ensuring that…

The landscape of academic research has witnessed a remarkable shift in recent years with the increasing presence of researchers for whom English is a second language (ESL). This…