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Opinion: The Successes of Women in STEM

By | January 23, 2013

Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain

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STEM Bill Passed by House

By | December 5, 2012

A bill that would increase visas for foreign-born, US-trained science and engineering graduates passes in the House, but is unlikely to get through Senate.

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Hand Signs for Science

By | December 5, 2012

Organizations are calling for a common set of sign language for scientific terms.

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Biologists Not Welcome

By | September 28, 2012

Proposed legislation that sought to offer green cards to foreign STEM students excluded those in biology.

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House Fails STEM Bill

By | September 21, 2012

Legislation aimed at retaining foreign students who earn advanced science and engineering degrees in the United States is rejected by Congress.

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Promotional Science Video Criticized

By | June 25, 2012

A video from the European Commission, aimed at encouraging women to enter STEM fields, is criticized for its use of clichés, including high heels and short skirts.

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Learning by Doing

By | February 1, 2012

Having freshmen perform research doesn’t just improve undergraduate learning, it convinces more students to become science majors.

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Science Afield

By | February 1, 2012

Portable wet-lab kits allow even soldiers stationed in war zones to earn college science credits.

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Science and Engineering Grads in Demand

By | October 25, 2011

Training in technical fields opens up opportunities in many non-science careers, explaining, in part, why many science grads don't stay in science.

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Role of Nurture in Spatial Abilities

By | August 29, 2011

In matriarchal societies where women receive equal education, there is no difference in spatial abilities between men and women.

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