Articles tagged with Minorities In Science
Keystone Symposia has received a $1.37 million grant from the NIH to enhance diversity initiatives for underrepresented minority scientists. The grant will support programs such as outreach, scholarships, and a Fellows Program that provides mentoring and networking opportunities.
The American Physiological Society has awarded $68,000 in travel fellowships to 40 underrepresented minority students and scientists to attend the Experimental Biology conference. The program aims to encourage more students from minority groups to become scientists.
The American Physiological Society awarded $86,000 in travel fellowships to 52 underrepresented minority students and scientists to attend the Experimental Biology conference. The program aims to encourage more students from minority groups to become scientists and remain in the field.
Research at the University of Leeds shows that humans follow crowds without realizing it, with just 5% of individuals influencing the group's direction. This study has major implications for directing large crowds in disaster scenarios and organizing pedestrian flow in busy areas.
A new approach to teaching chemistry at Brandeis University seeks to capture the imaginations of potential scientists through interactive and technology-driven learning. The program aims to build a 'science posse' of disadvantaged students, providing them with academic support, paid lab jobs, and a two-week boot camp.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded scholarships to 61 underrepresented scientists to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting. The awardees include early-career researchers from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities.
The American Physiological Society awarded $47,000 travel fellowships to 38 underrepresented minority students and scientists for the 2007 Experimental Biology conference. The program aims to encourage more students from diverse groups to pursue careers in science.
A Stanford scientist who has lived as both male and female argues that women's underrepresentation in science is due to bias, not innate differences. He cites studies showing bias in grant applications and research evaluations, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach.
HHMI awards Brandeis professor $1 million to develop a program that recruits and retains disadvantaged students in undergraduate science and medicine. The program is based on the university's successful Posse Foundation program and aims to increase minority representation in these fields.
Researchers at University of Maryland Baltimore County identified successful factors for minority students' success, including early involvement in scientific research projects. The findings suggest that well-prepared minority students are more likely to pursue science and engineering careers.
The American Physiological Society has awarded $90,000 in travel fellowships to 52 minority students and faculty from underrepresented groups. The program aims to encourage more minorities to become scientists and remain in the field.
COACh workshops help women chemists break through the 'polycarbonate ceiling' in careers by developing new negotiation and communication skills. The programs have reported significant improvements in reduced workplace stress for participating women scientists.
Genevra Ornelas and Cathy Tran, both graduating seniors, will participate in a 10-week internship at Science magazine to improve diversity in science news reporting. The program aims to expose interns to science writing and promote a more scientifically aware population.
The American Physiological Society has awarded travel fellowships to 25 minority students from African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders. The fellows will attend the IUPS 2005 meeting in San Diego, CA, and be paired with APS mentors for career guidance.
The ORNL engineer was honored for his breakthrough research in diesel engine emissions control and inter-laboratory teaming. He also received awards for developing a process to improve combustion stability, being an outstanding alumnus of the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science.
John Alderete, a renowned microbiologist, has been recognized with the 2004 William A. Hinton Research Training Award for his tireless efforts to promote diversity in science. He is celebrated for mentoring dozens of graduate students and underrepresented minority groups, offering valuable advice and career opportunities.
The report provides nine design principles for success in higher education, including institutional leadership, targeted recruitment, and enriched research experience. These principles aim to increase participation of underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has established programs to support minority and underrepresented scientists in cancer research, including the AACR-Minority Scholar Awards in Cancer Research. The programs aim to increase career advancement opportunities for these researchers.
The University of Michigan is launching a program to increase diversity in STEM fields by recruiting graduate students for the NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) programs. With NSF support, Professor James Teeri will connect with professional society programs and educate potential students about IGERT.
The HHMI Professors, 20 research scientists at 19 universities, will focus on engaging and effective approaches to undergraduate science education. They will develop new high-tech teaching tools, provide early research experiences, and mentor minorities to promote diversity in STEM fields.
The American Physiological Society has awarded 44 minority travel fellowships to graduate students, postdoctoral students, and advanced undergraduate students from underrepresented groups. The fellowships provide opportunities for mentors to guide attendees, introduce them to other scientists, and offer career advice.