Typical physics Ph.D. admissions criteria limit access to underrepresented groups but fail to predict doctoral completion

Researchers are urging universities across the United States to find a new way to identify the next generation of scientists. A new study discovered that traditional admissions metrics for physics Ph.D. programs such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) do not predict completion and hurt the growth of diversity in physics, which is already the… Read more »

Minority Postdoc

A web portal on the minority postdoctoral experience featuring news, articles, resources, and events about jobs, career advice, professional development, funding, fellowships, mentoring, and diversity issues.

AISES

AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

SACNAS

SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) is an inclusive national organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN)

The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN) is dedicated to facilitating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the environmental and data science fields. You can join by following the instructions on their website

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LTER Inclusion and Access Coordinator at NCEAS

The LTER Network Office seeks a collaborative and purpose-driven individual to assist LTER sites in developing and implementing strategies for broadening participation and increasing inclusion and access.