AAPIs in STEM: Overlooked and Overworked
Magandang araw! In Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, this warm greeting simply translates to “good day!” but is one I have rarely...
THE UNSPOKEN RULES OF GRAD SCHOOL
Part 1: Carpe the %@&$! out of that diem. Like most new graduate students, I started my first year (Fall 2020) doe-eyed and energized,...
Ode to a Tumor
Tumors are odd things. In a laboratory context, they’re quite useful as cell sources or as evidence of cell cycle disruption. Entire...

Scientific Distrust Leads to COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism
Contributor: Zaria Elery, Chapter Secretary The FDA has recently allowed emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and distribution...

Survival Guide to a Successful Thanksgiving: Microbe Edition
To avoid a disastrous Thanksgiving here is a guide of dos and don’ts so pesky bacteria won’t ruin your holiday cheer.

¿Dónde están? Underrepresentation of Hispanics in STEM
Contribution by Andrew Krusenstjerna, Graduate Student Representative Last week marked the end of the National Hispanic Heritage Month in...

Justice for Breonna Taylor
Recently, a grand jury indicted one of the officers involved in the unjust murder of Breonna Taylor. This officer was charged with three...

Science Education and Impacts on Political Opinions
As has been discussed in previous blogs, there seems to be a decline in the public trust in scientists, and science as a whole, during the c

Ethical Challenges Facing COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Contributor: Gabby Keb In response to the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, scientists in research and development are racing...

Insight Into Scientific Distrust
Contributor: Beth Oates, Chapter President During global health crises and science-based issues, the voices of mistrust of science and...

Diversity & Equality
Statement About Recent Events: Our nation faces challenges in the wake of the recent tragedies that have taken place. As members of the...











