Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Jan 24Publication Celebration: Defining the Race and Ethic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting by Jorge JimenezIn this member spotlight we sit down with SACNISTA Jorge Jimenez who authored a memo in the Journal of Science Policy & Governance titled “Defining the Race and Ethic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting” for their special issue on focused on intersectional science policy. What got you interested…Research4 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Jan 24Publication Celebration: Period Poverty, A Risk Factor for People Who Menstruate in STEM by Katherine AndershIn this member spotlight we sit down with SACNISTA Katherine Andersh, PhD, who authored a memo in the Journal of Science Policy & Governance titled “Period Poverty, A Risk Factor for People Who Menstruate in STEM” for their special issue on focused on intersectional science policy. Tell us a little…Research5 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Jan 24Publication Celebration: Motor Vehicle Crash Testing Regulations for More Inclusive Populations by Emilee KotnikIn this member spotlight we sit down with SACNISTA Emilee Kotnik, who authored a memo in the Journal of Science Policy & Governance titled “Motor Vehicle Crash Testing Regulations for More Inclusive Populations” for their special issue on focused on intersectional science policy. Tell us a little about your policy…Research3 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Nov 18, 2021Take Pride in STEM: Your Intersectionality as StrengthBy Tamuka Chidyausiku, PhD In the immortal words of TS Madison; “Step your game up. Get a job. Own Business. *BE YOURSELF*”. It’s Pride in STEM Day, and after these last 2 years, I am the most proud to be a scientist. I am proud to be a Black scientist…STEM8 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Jun 7, 2021A Mi Gente in STEM, There is Room for YouBy Alexandra Hernandez A mi gente, Science is a place where we do not always feel that we belong. I began to experience that for the very first time during college. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida (a predominantly Latin community) as the daughter of Cuban immigrants with…Inspiration4 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Mar 23, 2021Belonging at a Predominately White Institution: Fostering the Growth of Underrepresented Scholars through Welcoming SpacesBy Rosaura Dominguez-Rebollar, Jessica S. Saucedo, Tatiana Elisa Bustos As three Latinas representing Central and Mexican American peoples and first-generation doctoral students, we often feel pressure to assimilate to the culture inherent in academic spaces. Two of us (Jessica and Rosaura) love to wear colorful embroidered clothing to honor our…Belonging7 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Feb 24, 2021Creating More Inclusive Spaces in STEM for Native AmericansBy Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills, PhD and Jennifer Harrington, MS More and more, Native Americans are entering STEM fields, but there is still a lack of representation in the classroom. …Diversity8 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Dec 16, 2020Culturally-responsive mentorship in STEMM (the extra M is for medicine)By Tyson Pankey, PhD, MPH In fall 2013, I started my six-year journey towards a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Less than a year prior to that, I began my social transition as a transman of color. While I found freedom in my newly affirmed gender identity, I also felt uncomfortable…Special Series7 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Dec 16, 2020Fostering Hospitable Spaces in Your Volunteer OpportunitiesBy María Elisa Terrón, PhD During my PhD program, I turned to volunteering to find a sense of community that was lacking in the laboratory and in the institution in general. Many people seek out volunteer opportunities to learn new skills, develop a network, lend their time and talents, or…Special Series4 min read
Published in STEM and Culture Chronicle·Dec 16, 2020The Languages of Science (Las Lenguas de la Ciencia)By Janani Hariharan Este artículo también está disponible en español a mitad de página. I was ten and walking with my Ammama (grandmother) through her kitchen garden when I spotted vibrant green moss growing on the bricks. “How do mosses grow and make baby mosses?”, I wanted to ask except…Special Series15 min read