MISTI pilots conversations in energy
The MISTI Career Conversations: Energy program serves as an innovative pivot from international internships to a virtual seminar series.
Dec. 8, 2020 • ~7 min
Nobel Prizes have a diversity problem even worse than the scientific fields they honor
With 3% of science Nobels going to women and zero going to Black people, these awards are an extreme example of how certain demographics are underrepresented in STEM fields.
Sept. 29, 2020 • ~8 min
Women equal men in computing skill, but are less confident
The gender gap in computing performance has dramatically narrowed, but a confidence gap remains.
Sept. 28, 2020 • ~4 min
Expert: COVID makes STEM education gaps more dire
With the COVID-19 pandemic, making sure every child has access to a quality STEM education is even more difficult. But there are reasons to be hopeful, too.
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~7 min
Stereotypes in language may shape bias against women in STEM
Stereotypes embedded in languages around the world may shape biases against women entering STEM careers, new research suggests.
Aug. 10, 2020 • ~6 min
Hard-working scientists are better role models than ‘natural geniuses’
Scientists who worked hard through struggles are more motivating as role models than scientists who people see as naturally brilliant, researchers say.
March 11, 2020 • ~6 min
Hard-working scientists are better role models than ‘natural geniuses’
Scientists who worked hard through struggles are more motivating as role models than scientists who people see as naturally brilliant, researchers say.
March 11, 2020 • ~6 min
MIT conference focuses on preparing workers for the era of artificial
As automation rises in the workplace, speakers explore ways to train students and reskill workers.
Nov. 22, 2019 • ~10 min
Stereotypes can shape how far students go in STEM
Racial stereotypes centered on looks can have a big impact on whether college students stick with science, tech, engineering, and math.
March 6, 2019 • ~5 min
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