Women in STEM Content

What Can I Do With an Animal Science Major?

Susanne Rockwell — January 24, 2022 - 9:45am

Animal science majors are prepared for exciting careers ranging from zookeepers and animal health technicians to biotechnologists, nurses and veterinarians.

Supporting Non-Linear Science Careers Strengthens Academia

Andy Fell — September 14, 2023 - 2:42pm

Funding agencies and universities should make it more equitable for early-career investigators with non-traditional career paths to compete for grants and progress in their careers, argue four scholars with non-traditional backgrounds in a paper published Sept. 14 in PLOS Biology.

Badass Babes of Botany

Malia N Reiss — June 13, 2023 - 12:04pm

Women botanists and scientists are historically overlooked. Marina LaForgia's class at �ٺ��Ƶ highlights these women.

7 �ٺ��Ƶ Faculty Make List of World's Top Female Scientists

Andy Fell — December 09, 2022 - 12:47pm

Seven �ٺ��Ƶ faculty members have been recognized among the top female scientists around the globe, as assessed by Research.com in its first ranking of the “Best Female Scientists in the World,” comprising 1,000 scientists.

Professor Christine Kreuder Johnson to Serve as U.S. Science Envoy

Katherine E Kerlin — December 06, 2022 - 1:01pm

�ٺ��Ƶ Professor Christine Kreuder Johnson is a newly elected U.S. Science Envoy, the U.S. Department of State announced.

Pathogens Can Hitch a Ride on Plastic to Reach the Sea

Katherine E Kerlin — April 26, 2022 - 8:00am

Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely consequences for human and wildlife health. A �ٺ��Ƶ study is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens that carry diseases.

A Dry Idea to Save Energy and Preserve Food

Katherine E Kerlin — April 08, 2022 - 9:41am

Have you ever stopped to think about how much energy it takes to dry the coffee beans in your coffee? Or the corn in the tortilla chip you’re crunching? Or the rice in your sushi roll? Probably not — you might lose your appetite.

To Save California’s Whales, Put Overlooked Threats Into Policy

Katherine E Kerlin — April 06, 2022 - 10:50am

Whales are threatened by a variety of human activities off the West Coast of the United States, including fishing, ship traffic and pollution. Overlap between these stressors can compound effects on whale populations, but are rarely addressed by current whale-protection policies in California, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

Discovery Uncovers a New Leaf for Redwoods

Katherine E Kerlin — March 16, 2022 - 7:00am

Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers.

Tiny Mite Triggers Domino Effect in the High Andes

Katherine E Kerlin — March 07, 2022 - 9:45am

The idea of food chains and food webs in the animal kingdom is simple: Remove a link or thread, and the system is broken. But nature is complex, and it’s not always clear how the absence of one species may impact others.

Other times, the connection is devastatingly clear.

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