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COVID-19 and Beyond: Solutions for Academic Mothers
After reading paper after paper describing the problem, scientists urge on- and off-campus entities to help female caregivers weather the pandemic through specific policy changes and approaches.
COVID-19: A Moment for Women in STEM?
National Academy of Sciences panel chronicles what COVID-19 has been like for female scientists and then urges institutions to take meaningful, equity-minded action on their findings.
More Influence for Science
Biden elevates science adviser to the cabinet and picks Eric Lander, director of the Broad Institute, for the post.
Opinion
Federal Research Is the Key to Solving the COVID-19 Crisis
Now is the time to invest even more in it, write Janet Napolitano and Dr. Carrie L. Byington.
The State of U.S. Science and Engineering
Report finds the U.S. is no longer “the uncontested leader in science and engineering,” as other countries have expanded scientific capacity.
Professor Indicted for Alleged Undisclosed Chinese Links
Kansas professor faces federal fraud charges for allegedly failing to disclose a full-time appointment at a Chinese university held while receiving government research grants. The indictment comes amid rising tension over Chinese scholars and security.
Another Setback to Fetal Tissue Research Under Trump
New NIH requirements create greater barriers for those seeking grants for research involving fetal tissue.
Bills Target Academic Espionage
Congress is paying increasing attention to risk of foreign actors stealing American research. Two new bills take very different approaches to addressing the threat -- and universities much prefer one approach over the other.