The public university system in California joins a number of colleges planning a virtual semester to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Kennedy, who succumbed to COVID-19, served as commissioner of the FDA and editor-in-chief of Science, and is credited with helping to transform Stanford into a top research university.

Here are the lessons we’ve learned so far about the keys to virtual science education—including what to do about lab classes.

Diversity programs are shifting their focus from just providing academic support to creating a learning environment that is more inclusive of people of different backgrounds.

The young faculty member was active in outreach and teaching.

Technology and family constraints are making the “ghostdoc” more popular, but the setup is not without costs, researchers say.

Critics of the proposed curriculum say it leaves out important information relating to climate change and evolution.

Overseeing assistant professors tasked with teaching freshmen how to conduct research revealed crucial gaps in STEM doctoral education. 

Career options and research opportunities at two-year colleges are often underappreciated.