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Meet Nafisa M. Jadavji, passionate about scientific research and mentoring!

Dr. Nafisa M. Jadavji is a Neuroscientist. She is an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University, Research Professor at the University of Arizona, and Carleton University. In 2012, she completed her doctoral training at McGill University in Montréal, Canada.  Currently, her laboratory investigates how the brain responds to different biological processes throughout the lifespan. More specifically, her lab studies how the brain responds to changes in one-carbon metabolism, with a specific focus on maternal nutrition contributions to offspring neurodevelopment, neurological diseases (e.g. ischemic stroke and vascular dementia), and aging.

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Meet Luba Orlovsky, Analytical Research Lead, exploring how AI and Machine Learning can help businesses and customers alike!

Luba Orlovsky is the Analytical Research Lead at Earnix, a global provider of intelligent, composable, SaaS solutions for insurers and banks. At age 19, she moved to Israel to pursue her academic aspirations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and a Master of Science in operations research from the Israel Institute of Technology. During her career she’s held different analytics related roles in several companies, from algorithm developer and market analyst to head of analytics in the customer experience department and analytical research lead today in Earnix. 

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Meet Patricia Pillay, Archaeologist and PhD Candidate in Anthropology!

Patricia Pillay is a Doctoral Candidate  in Anthropology at the University of Auckland, who is a trained zooarchaeologist. Patricia comes from both a biological sciences and arts background in anthropology and archaeology, which have been foundational to her research. Her research focus is on human-animal long-term interactions to inform on current heritage management and conservation as well as extinction processes.

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Most recent research

A Lack of Interest Isn’t the Problem!

We’ve all seen the studies and accusatory messaging – if only more women studied STEM subjects in college, then maybe there would be equity in academia and the workforce. But a new Cornell study has shown that most of the disparities are caused by the labor market rather than degree. Who would have thought?

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STEM on the screen. Who is being seen?

Vast amounts of media are consumed through YouTube and television and these platforms are opportunities for positive representation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Does YouTube provide a more inclusive space for women’s voices and what can be done to combat stereotypes associated with female STEM communicators?

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Challenging the status quo in academia through focusing on training and skill-building!

Academia is a place where knowledge can be gained and shared. However, the system could be improved by focusing more on training “the whole scientist.” This post describes recommendations to improve science training, including a framework for science communication to enable the next generation workforce to positively impact society.

 

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Most recent guides

Young researchers: finding passion for science and enjoy the twists and turns of the journey!

Masuma Afrin Taniya is a senior year undergraduate research student studying Microbiology at Independent University, Bangladesh. During her time in the program, she has participated in several public speaking and essay writing competitions notably Famelab international, Hult-prize competition, Nature’s essay writing competition, and Sanger prize competition. From these competitions, She has acquired public speaking skills, good writing skills, confidence to distill complex ideas and communicate effectively to a non-specialist audience. In this article, she shares many vital tips for young readers who aspire to become a researcher.

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Sustainability and laboratories, are they compatible?

Have you ever thought about how much plastic do you use everyday in the lab? Do you consider yourself as an eco-friendly scientist? Well, I wondered these questions some time ago. There is much more that we can do to without a big effort to be sustainable while progressing efficiently in our research. Go green!

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How to increase your employability from home!

Looking for inspiration on how to increase your employability during this undeniably difficult period? Read below for some quick, easy and free ways to spend your days at home productively and for the most part enjoyably. Great for those who are currently unemployed and ready to enter the job-hunting arena when lockdown rules are paused, also great for those who are employed but are looking into self-development and / or changing their career.

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Most recent articles

Rethinking Evolution: The Invisible Women in Science!

We frequently hear about the “fathers” of various scientific disciplines, such as the father of microbiology or the father of genetics, but rarely do we hear about the “mothers” of these fields. This linguistic bias further entrenches the notion that significant scientific contributions are predominantly male, ignoring the substantial impact made by women.
Through the representation of women and people of color as essential components of the narrative of human evolution and scientific discovery, we can encourage a wider range of youth to pursue their career in science.

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Field and Menstruation: Breaking the silence on a hidden challenge!

The stigma and silence surrounding menstruation in fieldwork contribute to a lack of support and consideration. Women often feel compelled to push through discomfort and health risks to avoid falling behind in their work. This can lead to burnout, health issues, and a sense of isolation. Addressing the challenges of menstruation in fieldwork is not just a matter of convenience. It’s a matter of equity and inclusion. By acknowledging and accommodating these needs, we can create a more supportive and productive environment for all researchers and professionals.

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Meet 7 women STEM Scientists with Impactful Contributions in the 21st Century!

Recent research has shown that girls do better than boys at all ages in the STEM subjects. Incidentally they do way better in non-STEM subjects. Also more women than men have dropped out of the workforce while coping with the challenges of remote working due to the covid-19 pandemic. Whatever be the representation of women in science, there is a need to convey the impactful work of women scientists.

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