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Supporters of Susanne Täuber say her dismissal is a blow for academic freedom, with thousands signing a petition demanding she be allowed to return to work.
Jeffrey Rathmell took to Twitter after encountering negativity on social media about research careers. He was surprised by the experience, and the overwhelmingly positive response.
Despite gains by women and people of colour, men continue to occupy almost three-quarters of all science and engineering positions in the nation, and close to two-thirds are occupied by those who identify as white.
I’ve learnt to overcome some aspects of my social anxiety, but I hope sharing my experiences can help others recognize the difficulties faced by scientists like me.
Universities and science employers must adopt practices to diversify their research workforce and move beyond simply hiring members of under-represented groups, finds the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.