3M has premiered a new documentary film, “Not the Science Type,” aimed at addressing negative stereotypes and the need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The film, produced by 3M in partnership with Generous Films and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), features four female scientists who challenge
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The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, in its sustained mission to become the partner of choice for the worldwide international science and technology (S&T) community, has launched the second round of Global-X, a nine-month international science challenge worth up to $500,000, to encourage groundbreaking research from all around the world. The decision comes after a successful 2020 inaugural
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The NCSE Colors of Science Art Contest is open for submissions. NCSE invites artists of all mediums and skill levels to share their most inspired work. To enter, submit your artwork (no more than 10 entries) to conference@ncseglobal.org by Monday, October 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Contest participants should submit work that demonstrates their interpretation of how to experience the Earth in a new way
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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and ITN Productions Industry News have co-produced “Our Oceans: Our Future” to draw attention to the challenges facing the ocean and showcases stories of science, innovation and sustainability that are transforming the marine sector. The one-hour news and current affairs-style program investigates the latest global developments in sustainable marine science. Presented
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A eyewitness to profound change affecting marine environments on the Newfoundland coast, Antony Adler argues that the history of our relationship with the ocean lies as much in what we imagine as in what we discover. We have long been fascinated with the oceans, seeking “to pierce the profundity” of their depths. In studying the history of marine science, we
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The notice of federal funding opportunity for the 2021 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is now open. The fellowship provides a one-year, paid experience for highly qualified early-career professionals to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great Lakes science and policy in offices within the executive or legislative branch of government in Washington, D.C. Graduate students interested in
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