Science is among humanity's greatest achievements, yet scientific censorship is rarely
studied empirically. We explore the social, psychological, and institutional causes and …

This paper offers a detailed review of the strategies and initiatives employed in the United
States to attract and retain top talent in STEM fields. It analyze the unique challenges and …

Concerns about systemic racism at academic and research institutions have increased over
the past decade. Here, we investigate data from the National Science Foundation (NSF), a …

Synopsis “Sex” is often used to describe a suite of phenotypic and genotypic traits of an
organism related to reproduction. However, these traits—gamete type, chromosomal …

With climate, biodiversity and inequity crises squarely upon us, never has there been a more
pressing time to rethink how we conceptualize, understand and manage our relationship …

Evolutionary speciation, whether it be cladistic or phyletic, has always been associated with
race concepts. Biological races are conceived as definable stages of divergence from a …

Applying to graduate school can be particularly challenging for students from historically
minoritized backgrounds due to a hidden curriculum in the graduate admissions process. To …

Embedding principles of energy justice throughout all aspects of clean energy technology
research and development (R&D) can facilitate a more just energy transition; yet gaps …

This paper reviews the current landscape of inclusivity efforts within the United States' STEM
workforce, focusing on the persistent challenges hindering diversity. The lack of diversity in …

Synthesis research in ecology and environmental science improves understanding,
advances theory, identifies research priorities, and supports management strategies by …