Women in academia, especially in STEM, have long faced an uphill battle. The numbers tell a clear story: fewer women are appointed, retained, and promoted compared to their male counterparts. This underrepresentation is not just a gender issue; it's a problem for the entire educational system and wo
People in power have a big role to play in making workplaces more inclusive. A study found that most folks are open to diversity and inclusion, but they need leaders to show them the way. When leaders support these ideas, it makes a real difference. It turns out that being an ally isn't just good fo
The tale of Black pharmacists in Canada is one of tenacity and commitment. It is a story that is deeply woven into the fabric of the pharmacy profession's history. This narrative underscores the value of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion within the field. The journey began with the first
The University of Florida has a new leader. Dr. Santa J. Ono will take the helm, stepping in from his role at the University of Michigan. The decision came swiftly, with the board approving him just weeks after his nomination. But Ono's appointment hasn't been smooth sailing. Some critics, particula
The Artemis III mission, NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon, has seen some shifts in its public messaging. Initially, the space agency had big plans to make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. This was part of a broader push for diversity,
Snow White, the latest Disney live-action remake, has sparked conversations beyond its screen time. The movie, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, opened with 43 million dollars in the U. S. This was a significant drop from its 270 million dollar production budget. The film's performance varied gr
The National Symphony Orchestra's concert at The Kennedy Center was anything but peaceful. The audience was not in the mood to be quiet. Loud booing erupted as Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance entered the concert hall. The crowd was not happy. The event was held on a Thursday nigh
It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also t
Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's
Suddenly on a Friday Government web pages started disappearing! On this Friday many buttons and important web pages of key U. S. government websites disappeared or changed. This sudden turn of events was organized by a letter from the Office of Personnall Management, The letter which sent
