National Academies: Policies Must Change to Curb Sexual Harassment
National Academies: Policies Must Change to Curb Sexual Harassment
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that despite increased attention on inappropriate behavior, efforts to reduce misconduct have not worked.
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that despite increased attention on inappropriate behavior, efforts to reduce misconduct have not worked.
National Academy of Science
Q&A: Scientist and Advocate BethAnn McLaughlin
Anna Azvolinsky | Aug 7, 2018 | 6 min read
The neuroscientist talks about her experiences with trying to change how the scientific community copes with sexual assault and harassment.
Petition Asks National Academy of Sciences to Boot Sexual Harassers
Shawna Williams | May 4, 2018 | 2 min read
The organization says election to the NAS is for life.
National Academies Issue Advice to Improve Research Practices
Kerry Grens | Apr 12, 2017 | 2 min read
A committee says an independent organization designed to foster research integrity would stem misconduct.
BP to Pay $350 Million to Science
Beth Marie Mole | Nov 16, 2012 | 1 min read
As part of a $4.5 billion settlement with the federal government over the catastrophic 2010 oil spill, BP will continue to fund research in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bruce Alberts to Leave Science
Sabrina Richards | May 4, 2012 | 1 min read
Editor-in-chief Alberts plans to leave Science next March, after high-profile 5-year tenure.
Checking on Science Ed
Edyta Zielinska | Mar 1, 2012 | 1 min read
A National Academies of Science panel is nearly done evaluating research institutions with a critical eye on the quality of undergraduate education.