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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Cheeky Scientist bills itself on its website as the “world’s premier career training platform for PhDs.”
However, many customers allege they were pushed into purchasing services they didn’t want, can’t afford, and haven’t used. scim.ag/45h
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Chemistry friends, you know me well. I am telling you in no uncertain terms, Cheeky Scientist is a bad company that should be stopped.
Do not use their services, and disrecommend them from your friends. Please read this article and pass this on.
Cheeky Scientist bills itself on its website as the “world’s premier career training platform for PhDs.”
However, many customers allege they were pushed into purchasing services they didn’t want, can’t afford, and haven’t used. scim.ag/45h
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Stop what you’re doing & read this!
Female ECR whoever you are, I salute you! I’m not sure I would’ve had the courage to speak up in a session like the one below.
What a horrible mess this topic is in for a Nobel prize winner to make a comment about feeling discriminated
A contentious exchange between a Nobel laureate and an early-career scientist is sparking discussions about sexism in science—and highlights the disconnect between some established academics and many of today’s early-career researchers. scim.ag/3bA
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
👇👀I mean... trying to get to 50:50 gender parity is not discriminating against men, any more than trying to achieve representative ethnic diversity is discriminating against white folk. I applaud the female ECR for standing up, particularly in that forum.
A contentious exchange between a Nobel laureate and an early-career scientist is sparking discussions about sexism in science—and highlights the disconnect between some established academics and many of today’s early-career researchers. scim.ag/3bA
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Thanks to my undergrad colleague, Zoe Weiss for writing such a moving piece. This is why Academia is still so special. @SzostakLab @MCB_Harvard
How my mentor inspired me to be a confident, curious scientist | Science | AAAS science.org/content/article/…
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
A contentious exchange between a Nobel laureate and an early-career scientist is sparking discussions about sexism in science—and highlights the disconnect between some established academics and many of today’s early-career researchers. scim.ag/3bA
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Thank you @ScienceMagazine for the coverage and @k_langin for tracking this issue for 5 years now lnkd.in/eCmt2cuX
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
The largest strike in the country started today, and I wrote about it in my Experimental Error column in @ScienceCareers this month: science.org/content/article/…
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Are you a journalism major interested in getting more science journalism experience? Apply for the Diverse Voices Science Journalism internship at @NewsfromScience. We're looking for *three* people to join us next summer! More details here: bit.ly/3UNykhN #divsciwri
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
This internship offered me a window into my dream career and introduced me to the best people, including the incredible @scchak. Could not recommend this program enough, and please reach out if you’re thinking of applying and have questions!
Are you a journalism major interested in getting more science journalism experience? Apply for the Diverse Voices Science Journalism internship at @NewsfromScience. We're looking for *three* people to join us next summer! More details here: bit.ly/3UNykhN #divsciwri
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
This year’s #DanceYourPhD contest is now open!
Here's how to enter: 1. Turn your #PhD thesis into a dance. 2. Post the video on YouTube or TikTok. 3. Send us the link by 27 January 2023.
The overall winner receives a $2000 prize—submit today: scim.ag/jr
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Two new studies reveal racial and gender disparities in student publication rates, adding to the ways that inequities in academia manifest early in careers. scim.ag/jX @ScienceCareers
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Tim de Zeeuw—a former head of the European Southern Observatory—abused power, intimidated and vilified women, according to Leiden University in the Netherlands. scim.ag/jR
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
If the pandemic delayed your PhD graduation, you're not alone.
Here's a rundown of NSF's latest data release, which shows a marked drop in #STEM #PhD graduates. @ScienceCareers #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
This is such an important article. I worry about that pushing back the tenure clock will increase pay gaps for women& URMs, & strongly believe instead that in “adjusting productivity expectations for tenure decisions”
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
During the pandemic, universities instituted new policies to ease impacts on early-career faculty. But some worry the policies may end up doing more harm than good if not properly implemented.
My latest for @ScienceMagazine. #AcademicTwitter #WomenInSTEM
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
As #COVID19 swept across the globe in 2020, universities tried to address disruptions that could widen existing inequities in academia.
But despite the good intentions, many worry these moves fall short of what is needed. scim.ag/14
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
Scientists in Puerto Rico are facing long-term obstacles since Hurricane María — which have now been worsened by Hurricane Fiona
My first for @NewsfromScience science.org/content/article/…
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
More women scientists work as professors today than at any time in history. But they’re still underpaid relative to their male colleagues with similar publication records, according to a study of more than 2300 #STEM faculty members. fcld.ly/pkof0by
Rachel Bernstein retweeted
2021 survey of people who worked in Antarctica finds:
- 72% of women, but only 48% of men & 40% of leadership reported sexual harassment is a problem
- 46% of men thought offenders were held accountable, but only 26% of women did
@k_langin
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