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New STEM Documentary: ‘Not the Science Type’
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
Read moreApply for Civic Engagement Microgrant
Research!America has launched a new request for microgrant proposals to support early-career scientists in their efforts to work with local elected officials, community leaders and the public on issues of common concern. The Civic Engagement Microgrant program is now in its third year providing opportunities for STEM graduate and postdoc trainees to develop skills in communication and program planning, along
Read moreProposed Legislation to Create Early-Career Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) along with Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), Reps. Don Beyer (D-Va.), Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.), and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) introduced the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act. This legislation would create a new postdoctoral fellowship program at the National
Read moreNominations Open for STEM Personality of the Year
A new award designed to recognize those making a difference to communities, global challenges or society anywhere in the world via science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been launched by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The IET is calling on the general public to send in their nominations for its new IET STEM Personality of the Year
Read moreSTEM Learning at Home
A free underwater engineering educational resource for primary school pupils is being extended for learning at home while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched by Subsea UK in 2015, Subsea Channel was developed in collaboration with education bodies, teachers, science advisory staff and industry representatives to capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects. Aligned
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