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Fostering a sense of belonging in historically underrepresented populations
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are key to innovation and progress in today’s world. However, successful adoption of these fields in society has largely been hampered by a lack of representation of historically underrepresented students. This lack of diversity hurts STEM and society as a whole because we miss out on a diversity of opinion and thinking. Thus, we must ask ourselves: How do we increase the retention and success of underrepresented students in STEM? A sense of belonging within societal structures is a basic human need. In fact, it plays a crucial role in the retention and...
American Chemical Society hosts summit for chief technology officers
The American Chemical Society’s eighth Chemical Sciences CTO Summit was held Oct. 11–12 in Alexandria, Virginia. Industry executives from 18 companies gathered with various individuals from the policy arena, government agencies, and the private sector to discuss issues relevant to their operations and drivers of innovation. The agenda included discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on research and development; sustainability and business; and partnerships between industry, academia, and government. Albert G. Horvath, ACS CEO, served as host and moderator for the event, and Judith C. Giordan, ACS president, joined the discussions. By seeking the input of these thought leaders,...
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Kitty crimes and feline feelings
Cats catching criminals Any criminals out there should consider leaving cat lovers alone. Their feline friends will snitch on you. A new tool developed by researchers could turn a single cat hair into useful forensic evidence, which is especially important when other forms, like human DNA, are scarce ( Forensic Sci. Int.: Genet. 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2023.102944 ). “Cat hair gets everywhere,” says Mark Jobling, a genetics professor at the University of Leicester. “They’re basically tagging all of your possessions.” Cats also leave their hairy mark on anyone that comes a-knocking with nefarious intent, which could prove “forensically valuable,” he explains....
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