by Gary McDowell | Jun 4, 2018 | Diversity in science, Ideas for change, NIH, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Postdoc population size
Future of Research has issued a statement on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report, “The Next Generation of Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences Researchers: Breaking Through. You can find the text of the statement below, and a downloadable...
by Gary McDowell | May 4, 2018 | Diversity in science, Ideas for change, NSF, Policy, Surveys & Forums
The Board of Directors of Future of Research has submitted a response to the National Science Foundation’s request for comment on Reporting Requirements Regarding Findings of Sexual Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault. You can find the...
by Gary McDowell | Dec 14, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Ideas for change, News, Non-academic careers, Policy, Postdoc population size, Resources
You can find a PDF copy of the statement below here. Information on the biomedical labor market is necessary both for the formulation of policies that ensure its sustainable future as well as for informing individual career decisions. Despite repeated...
by Gary McDowell | Oct 20, 2017 | Diversity in science, News
This is a guest post by Future of Research board member, Sarah Wong. Future of Research has issued a statement condemning the attacks on DACA and expressing our commitment to diversity in STEM. FoR interviewed several members of the STEM community to understand...
by Gary McDowell | Oct 2, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Ideas for change, International scientists, Mentoring, News, NIH, Non-academic careers, Policy, Surveys & Forums
The Board of Future of Research has submitted the following to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine study, the “Next Generation Researchers Initiative”. As Executive Director Gary McDowell and President Jessica Polka are both members...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 16, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, News, Non-academic careers, Personal perspectives, Policy, STEM shortage myth
Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. ONE of the studies has only ONE WEEK LEFT for you to submit input. The...