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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
13 Sep 2023
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
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RT @Chemjobber: Chemistry friends, you know me well. I am telling you in no uncertain terms, Cheeky Scientist is a bad company that should…
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
30 Jun 2023
So much respect for the female ECR who called out a male Nobel laureate who complained about "male discrimination".
Creating a system of equal opportunities is not discrimination. Male Nobel laureates got where they are, because of systemic discrimination in favor of (white) men
30 Jun 2023
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
30 Jun 2023
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
30 Jun 2023
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
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👇👀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.
30 Jun 2023
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
29 Jun 2023
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/…
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
30 Jun 2023
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
14 Jan 2023
Thank you @ScienceMagazine for the coverage and @k_langin for tracking this issue for 5 years now lnkd.in/eCmt2cuX
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
14 Nov 2022
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/…
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
10 Nov 2022
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
10 Nov 2022
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!
10 Nov 2022
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
26 Oct 2022
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
26 Oct 2022
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
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
26 Oct 2022
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
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26 Oct 2022
"What is happening that is not moving us towards equal productivity?" @claulopezneuro for @NewsfromScience @ScienceCareers science.org/content/article/…
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Rachel Bernstein retweeted
20 Oct 2022
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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14 Oct 2022
Maybe not exactly what you're looking for on your Friday afternoon, but a good reminder at any time, from @adam_ruben @ScienceCareers #AcademicTwitter science.org/content/article/…
13 Oct 2022
"It frustrates me to no end the lack of consideration for SES" @k_langin reports on a new study about Ph.D. student socioeconomic status @ScienceCareers @NewsfromScience #AcademicTwitter science.org/content/article/…
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13 Oct 2022
New findings about gender bias in scholarly citations, including some underlying driving forces that suggest opportunities for intervention, from @claulopezneuro @ScienceCareers @NewsfromScience #AcademicTwitter science.org/content/article/…
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