Nature Helps Mental Health, Research Says—but Only for Rich, White People?
New study finds troubling lack of diversity in fast-growing field that explores nature’s effects on mental health
Diversity & Inclusion
Pandemic May Have Intensified US Workplace Prejudice
Experimental survey study used hypothetical scenarios to examine attitudes towards ethno-racial minorities
Scientists Call for the Inclusion of Muslim Perspectives in Stem Cell Policy
Bringing in more non-Christian perspectives could expand the conversation around stem cell research
Ageism Contributed to Retirement Surge During Pandemic, Study Shows
Many older workers were significantly impacted by job loss in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and were forced into retirement
Study Shows Gaps in How STEM Organizations Collect Demographic Information
With better information, STEM organizations could better direct their efforts of inclusion
Harassment, Discrimination in Astronomy Takes Many Forms
Survey provides greater specificity on types, context of harassment, discrimination
Strategies for Closing the Participation Gender Gap in Engineering Courses
When undergraduate engineering classes are taught by women instructors, the gender gap practically disappears, new research finds
First-Ever Study of LGBT+ Experiences in Physics Reveals Red Flags
Pioneering study finds women, trans people, most likely to experience harassment
The Challenge of Humor in the Workplace for Women
Research shows humor can be complicated to navigate in the workplace for women
Making Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Integral Part of Physics Education
By reflecting on what it means to be a physicist, instructors emphasize the human component of science