EquityInAction
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake? According to research, 1 in 5 people who want to support marginalized groups experience the impostor phenomenon, feeling like they’re not good enough despite having the skills to be effective allies. The impostor phenomenon can lead to higher anxiety and […]
📰 News
Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community
Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community Black student unions are under pressure due to anti-diversity laws and funding cuts from universities, which have led to their loss of institutional support, campus space, and funding. These unions were established over 60 years ago […]
📰 News
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker The Trump administration has rescinded over $1 billion in medical research funding, including grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which will disproportionately affect marginalized groups. These cuts will likely worsen health outcomes for people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and […]
🏥 Health
Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed The Trump administration’s efforts to restrict data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity are harming public health by erasing critical information needed to address health disparities. The CDC has deleted gender identity variables from its webpages, […]
🏥 Health
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity Engineering programs have struggled to boost diversity, with underrepresented groups making up only a small percentage of STEM degree recipients and workers. The traditional approach to teaching engineering courses, focusing on individual learning styles, has been shown to be ineffective in promoting diversity and […]
📚 Education