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Will Lead Exposure Affect Your Chances of College Admission?

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Will Lead Exposure Affect Your Chances of College Admission?

If you are a student preparing to take one of the many standardized tests necessary for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs at some universities, you may want to read further. A recent ar...

Jun 24, 2025

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Spotlight on Diverse Scientists Making Important Discoveries: Is Your Favorite Hand Lotion Killing You Slowly?

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Spotlight on Diverse Scientists Making Important Discoveries: Is Your Favorite Hand Lotion Killing You Slowly?

Did you know that some of your favorite personal care products might contain formaldehyde? A recent article in Environmental Science and Toxicology Letters unveiled that many products sold in the Unit...

Jun 6, 2025

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Insider Hacks for STEM Success At Your Summer Research Internship (From Someone Who's Been There!)

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Insider Hacks for STEM Success At Your Summer Research Internship (From Someone Who's Been There!)

Congratulations to all the students who have secured a summer research internship! This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of research and make a real impact. If you're feeling a bit ne...

May 27, 2025

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"You don't look like a scientist, so why would you try to become one"? Virtual Seminar Video Recording is Available to View Now!

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"You don't look like a scientist, so why would you try to become one"? Virtual Seminar Video Recording is Available to View Now!

This seminar was presented as part of the 2025 Ripen the MeriSTEM virtual seminar series. The seminar addresses the value of diverse representation across science, technology, engineering, and mathema...

May 22, 2025

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Science Funding Revolution: NSF's New Focus and the Fallout for Diverse Fields

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Science Funding Revolution: NSF's New Focus and the Fallout for Diverse Fields

In a recent Science article , it was revealed that the future of science funding by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will involve only five major areas: (1) artificial intelligence, (2) quan...

May 19, 2025

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Federal STEM-Related Agencies Have Seen a Whirlwind of Changes in 2025

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Federal STEM-Related Agencies Have Seen a Whirlwind of Changes in 2025

If you have been following recent news regarding funding and employment shifts at various STEM-related federal agencies, you are likely experiencing a whirlwind of information from the rapid changes o...

May 13, 2025

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The RTM 2025 Virtual Seminar Series Has Begun!

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The RTM 2025 Virtual Seminar Series Has Begun!

We have begun hosting a virtual seminar on the fourth Thursday of each month, covering topics that are certain to pique your curiosity and provide insight into STEM approaches and culture. All seminar...

May 9, 2025

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Why is the US NSF Furtively Making Changes That Impact Funding For So Many?

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Why is the US NSF Furtively Making Changes That Impact Funding For So Many?

In an exclusive article released on Thursday 1 May, Nature reported interesting news about the status of funding at the US National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF staff members, who were not named in t...

May 7, 2025

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Congratulations to the 2025 Daily Science Trivia Challenge Winner!

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Congratulations to the 2025 Daily Science Trivia Challenge Winner!

Congratulations to the winner of the RTM Daily Science Trivia Challenge of 2025! To win, the participant had to answer questions for the most days within the 30-day challenge period. This year's winne...

May 5, 2025

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Has Diversity in STEM Changed in the United States Over Time?

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Has Diversity in STEM Changed in the United States Over Time?

We recently reported about the termination of NSF and NIH federal funding programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields...

Apr 29, 2025

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US Judge Prevents DOE Funding Termination In Public School Districts Allowing DEI Activities

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US Judge Prevents DOE Funding Termination In Public School Districts Allowing DEI Activities

Summary On 24 April 2025, Stephanie Gallagher , a US District Court Judge for the District of Maryland, made a ruling in the civil case of America Federation of Teachers et al. v Department of Educati...

Apr 24, 2025

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The U.S. NIH Bans DEI Activities For Grant Awardees

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The U.S. NIH Bans DEI Activities For Grant Awardees

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently released the “ Notice of Civil Rights Terms and Condition of Award ” on 21 April 2025. The notice warns new, renewal, supplement, and continuati...

Apr 24, 2025

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