7 Female Science YouTubers That Are Breaking STEM Glass Ceilings
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Arguments over European Open-access Plan Heat Up
Biochemist Lynn Kamerlin tells Nature why she has coordinated an open letter - signed by more than 950 scientists - objecting to Plan S.
Researchers Report Elsevier to EU Anti-Competition Authority
Academic publisher Elsevier has repeatedly made the news for its battle with Sci-Hub, the "Pirate Bay" of science. However, while Elsevier is using copyrights to protect its business, academic-insiders accuse the publisher of "anti-competitive" actions.
Would Preregistration Speed or Slow Progress in Science? A Debate with Richard Shiffrin.
Would Preregistration Speed or Slow Progress in Science? A Debate with Richard Shiffrin.
A blog about the science of human behavior and the human behavior of scientists.
Why a European Agency Post Can Be an Excellent Destination for Researchers
Competitive agency positions offer balanced and rewarding science careers.
Women Innovators Prize 2019 Opens for Applications
The European Commission launched today the sixth edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators. The Prize sheds light on the outstanding work of female entrepreneurs who have brought their ideas to market, and aims to inspire the next generation of innovators.
EUA Asks European Commission to Investigate Lack of Competition
The EUA Council adopted a statement expressing its concern about the lack of transparency and competition in the scholarly publishing business sector in Europe.
Video Games Could Be a Short-term Answer to Science's Gender Problem
New research shows girls are more likely to take physical science or technology degrees if they play video games.
Scientists Struggle with Confusing Journal Guidelines
Unclear and incomplete journal guidelines are placing an additional burden on many scientists who don't speak English as a first language.
Digital Future: We Are Already There, but Keep Living in the Past
Presentation slides for Postgraduate Forum of the German Association for American Studies 2018. Alternative title: Selfish reasons for adopting open research practices in SSH research.
ACS V. ResearchGate - 3,143 Articles and a Few Lessons About Their Authors - Scholarly Communications @ Duke
ACS V. ResearchGate - 3,143 Articles and a Few Lessons About Their Authors - Scholarly Communications @ Duke
In October, Elsevier and ACS filed a new US copyright infringement lawsuit against ResearchGate [complaint]. Like the German ResearchGate lawsuit I wrote about last year, the basic premise of the suit is the same. This is how Elsevier and ACS describe ResearchGate's activities in the American lawsuit: In egregious violation of copyright law, ResearchGate provides … Continue reading ACS v. ResearchGate - 3,143 articles and a few lessons about their authors →
Leading Open Access Supporters Ask EU To Investigate Elsevier's Alleged 'Anti-Competitive Practices'
Leading Open Access Supporters Ask EU To Investigate Elsevier's Alleged 'Anti-Competitive Practices'
Back in the summer, we wrote about the paleontologist Jon Tennant, who had submitted a formal complaint to the European Commission regarding the relationship between the publishing giant Elsevier and the EU's Open Science Monitor. Now Tennant has...
New Journal for Controversial Academics
A new journal will allow academics to publish controversial articles under a pseudonym.
The US Just Elected 8 New Scientists to Congress, Including an Ocean Expert, a Nurse, and a Biochemist. Here's the Full List.
The US Just Elected 8 New Scientists to Congress, Including an Ocean Expert, a Nurse, and a Biochemist. Here's the Full List.
On Tuesday, eight new science-credentialed candidates were elected: one senator and seven members of the House.
Action Plan Launched to Tackle Gender Inequality and Bullying in Chemistry
Bullying helpline and childcare grants among measures outlined in Royal Society of Chemistry report that reveals why chemistry has an equality problem.
Report: Minimal Growth of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine
Report: Minimal Growth of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine
Though there have been substantial efforts in increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in medicine, there has been minimal growth in people who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native and apply and enroll in medical school in the U.S., according to a new report released Tuesday.
Collaboration Gets $1.2 Million NSF Grant to Boost STEM Learning
The project melds work in the College of Education and School of Journalism and Communication
Twenty Things I Wish I'd Known when I Started My PhD
Recent PhD graduate Lucy A. Taylor shares the advice she and her colleagues wish they had received.
Small Money, Big Change - Mozilla Open Leaders
Mozilla Science Mini Grants are now open for applications.
Open Data Are a Boon for Underfunded Researchers
Open-access data from repositories around the world have enabled a clinical researcher working in Jordan to make a bigger contribution to science.
Equality: a Question of Openness
The social scientist Marita Haas explored the interdependence of female career paths and institutional norms by melding gender, profession and biography. Leaving behind traditional role models requires an encouraging environment and structural measures, concludes the expert.
Current Visa Restrictions a Threat to UK Establishing Itself As a Global Hub for Health and Science
Current Visa Restrictions a Threat to UK Establishing Itself As a Global Hub for Health and Science
A letter was sent to UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid MP expressing ‘grave concern about the current visa application process for international academics and scholars to visit the UK for academic conferences’.
When You're the Only Woman: The Challenges for Female Ph.D. Students in Male-dominated Cohorts
When You're the Only Woman: The Challenges for Female Ph.D. Students in Male-dominated Cohorts
Without peers of the same gender, female Ph.D. students are less likely to graduate, according to a new study.
Reaction of Researchers to Plan S
An Open Letter in response to Plan S, signed by >600 researchers from all ranks, ranging from masters students & ECRs to full professors, department heads, institute directors, and Nobel laureates, from both cOAlition S countries and beyond.
The Quest for More Value - Challenges of the Scientific Ecosystem in the Absence of Coordination: A Long Read
The Quest for More Value - Challenges of the Scientific Ecosystem in the Absence of Coordination: A Long Read
How can research produce more value in the absence of coordination? An opinion piece by Daniel Ropers, Chief Executive Officer of Springer Nature.
Peer Review: The Worst Way to Judge Research, Except for All the Others
A look at the system's weaknesses, and possible ways to combat them.
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