Centering the Role of Scientists in Policy to End the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Health disparities in the US directly impacting Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), low-income, and LGBT communities have been making headlines, especially in the wake of rollbacks to policies
PODCAST | Careers in STEM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
STEM careers have historically been performed by and for populations that do not represent the complete spectrum of unique lived experiences. In recent years however, the STEM community has been
Using STPF Professional Development Funds: Part 1, General Strategies
As a holistic professional development experience, the AAAS Science & Technology Fellowship (STPF) program is more than just a window into federal policymaking processes. In addition to an annual
PODCAST | Climb Every Mountain
When most of us think of “scientists,” we envision someone in a lab coat huddled behind a lab bench. AAAS STPF fellow Alexandra “Ali” Giese defies this stereotype – her work with glaciers has taken
STPF Fellows Shape Scientific Integrity Policy
Scientific integrity is fundamental to evidence-informed decision making and ensuring public trust in government science. To bolster scientific integrity, which includes safeguarding against
Diversifying Graduate Student Enrollment: What We Know and What We’re Learning
An invitation to be a part of a search committee for a university senior administrator had a profound impact on my view of academia and whether there would ever be a place for me and people who look
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