Junior scientists spotlight social bonds in seminars for diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

ABSTRACT: Disparities for women and minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers have continued even amidst mounting evidence for the superior performance of diverse workforces. In response, we launched the Diversity and Science Lecture series, a cross-institutional platform where junior life scientists present their research and comment on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. We characterize speaker representation from 79 profiles and investigate topic noteworthiness via quantitative content analysis of talk transcripts. Nearly every speaker discussed interpersonal support, and three-fifths of speakers commented on race or ethnicity. Other topics, such as sexual and gender minority identity, were less frequently addressed but highly salient to the speakers who mentio

SUBMITTER: Boyle EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10621980 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature