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Positive efforts now encouraging women to enter STEM fields Rocky Mountain Collegian Share     Only 7 percent of those working in natural resources fields are minorities, but Colorado State University's Gillian Bowser and Mark Brown want to change this statistic. In March, the Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network, which was founded by and is under the leadership of Bowser and Brown, received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The goal of the project is to provide minorities with the chance to receive hands-on experience in the field of sustainability and to help them learn valuable skills in global leadership. More
ACS 241st National Meeting & Exhibition, Anaheim, Calif., March 27-31 ACS Share
Register now for the 241st Annual ACS National Meeting & Exhibition in Anaheim, Cailf.
You can register by telephone at 800.251.8629 or online here.Most US students lack science proficiency Bloomberg via The Herald-Sun Share
Fewer than half of U.S. students are proficient in science, renewing questions about the country's global competitiveness, the Education Department said. A third of the nation's fourth graders, 30 percent of eighth graders and 21 percent of 12th graders are performing at or above the proficient level in science, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Male students scored higher than females in all three grades, according to the assessment. Black and Hispanic students underperformed white students, while Asian-American students outperformed those in the 12th grade. More Fix the system, not the women Science Careers Share
Despite a wide range of initiatives to support women scientists in their careers, considerable barriers remain. One hurdle is the uncertainty of science careers. "The main problem in science is that there's not much job security," Ruth Brown, a Ph.D. candidate, explains. "You have to apply for each contract, and you feel that you are constantly fighting for your own job." More UIC center gets award for mentoring young women The Associated Press via WHBF-TV Share
A University of Illinois at Chicago research center is among four organizations to receive the 2011 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. The award honors the UIC center's mentoring initiatives and includes a $10,000 grant for continued work. Mentors received their awards at a White House ceremony. The center has built a network with community organizations and local businesses to attract grade school girls to math and science. More
International Year of Chemistry 2011 ACS Share
The International Year of Chemistry 2011 is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. Under the unifying theme "Chemistry — our life, our future," we will be celebrating the year with a range of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for all ages.
For more information or if you would like to share celebration ideas, e-mail iyc2011@acs.org.
More10 best practices for multicultural leaders Diversity Executive Share
Alongside rapid globalization comes the need to enhance the effectiveness of individuals on multicultural leadership assignments. Key to working cross-culturally is taking the time to strategically approach intercultural relationships and acknowledging that there's an inherent extra layer of complexity that must be addressed. Here are some best practices for multicultural leaders. More Don't be afraid to promote diversity BNet Share
Read your company's policies on promoting racial, ethnic and gender diversity. See a tone of negativity, with words such as "comply" often at the forefront? They make you want to toe the line, rather than do what's in the best interest of the organization. In other words, they instill fear, and the discussions that come out of them are often negative rather than positive. And the resulting actions might be just as bad, such as a white supervisor afraid of giving a minority employee constructive criticism out of fear of a discrimination action. More Diversity Programs Showcase 'Chemist of the Month' profiles of outstanding chemists in STEM ACS Share
February Chemist of the Month: Dr. Angela W. Peters, Claflin UniversityDr. Angela W. Peters is professor and chairperson of the Chemistry Department at Claflin University. It was a high school teacher who sparked her interest in science which created a passion in her for promoting chemistry to youth, particularly girls. She has a dedicated record of service to ACS, her students and K-12 outreach. For this service, she was awarded the ACS Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences. More How to foster innovation through diverse work groups Inc. Share
Many companies recognize that diversity is an essential component of doing business, but diversity is more than just a representation in numbers. Research suggests that diverse work groups fosters innovation, so how do companies set up cultures that enable employees to feel valued and have their opinions heard? More Welcoming diversity: Nonprofit to focus on connecting with foreign students Lansing State Journal Share
Michigan State University is home to the nation's eighth largest population of Chinese students. More than 2,600 students from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are currently attending MSU. These students are smart, motivated and inherently global. In a sample of 100 of them, 69 confirmed interest in investing in or starting a business. A high percentage of them are studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. More Want to build more effective teams? Just add women OPEN Forum Share
Are you looking to build effective teams in your business — to solve problems, resolve conflicts and create new products or services? Creating strong teams is crucial to small business growth. Recent research by researchers at MIT, Carnegie Mellon University and Union College produced some insights that may help. More ACS honors African-Americans in the chemical sciences ACS Share
Black History Month celebrates the achievements and
contributions of African-Americans to American culture and society. Learn about scientists who overcame great odds to pioneer some of the most important discoveries and developments in our history.More Restoring trust in public companies through diversity DiversityInc. Share
After the Cuban revolution, 6-year-old Luis Aguilar and his brother arrived in the United States with little more than the clothes on his back. He worked his way through college and law school, becoming a partner in a prestigious law firm and corporate general counsel before being sworn in as a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His commitment to diversity has been central to his career path. "I think that our country is made stronger by its diversity," he says. More Key win for affirmative action in Texas Inside Higher Ed Share
A federal appeals court ruled that the University of Texas is not barred from considering race in admissions even though the use of a "10 percent" plan helps the university achieve some level of diversity in its student body. The decision — while likely to be appealed — is a significant victory for proponents of affirmative action in higher education because of the novel argument used, unsuccessfully, by the plaintiffs in the case. The plaintiffs focused on the requirement set by the U.S. Supreme Court that consideration of race in government programs must not only be justified but also must be "narrowly tailored." More Why Generation Y has the power to change the world Diversity Best Practices Share
Armed with the size, social media savviness and vision of how the world ought to be, Generation Y is proving critics — who previous tagged this cohort as lazy and wholly self-interested — wrong as they strive for change around the globe. Gen Yers, a group rapidly entering adulthood, account for the majority of the world's population. Couple this with the rise in social media access and you have what analysts are calling a perfect storm for social change. More |
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