Are We a Nation of Media-Controlled ‘Math Idiots’?

The lyrics from punk rock band Green Day, “Don’t want to be an American idiot, one nation controlled by the media!” strike a deep ‘geometric’ chord after NBC’s Today show aired this year on National Pi Day.

International Women’s Day: Call for Peer Mentorship by Women in STEM

International Women’s Day (IWD)—a celebration to honor the advancement and achievements of women—began in the early twentieth century to promote women’s rights and prevent discrimination in the workforce. Women have advanced considerably in the professional world, but recent highlights on unequal pay and the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines demonstrate the need to keep change moving forward. To accomplish these advances, women must act as peer mentors of other women in STEM.

Prepping for a virtual career fair

In the digital age, many organizations are now opting for virtual career fairs. This format benefits both employers and job seekers – no travel expenses and no long lines – but the online nature requires special prep ahead of time.

Gender-neutral terms: Necessary practice or just overkill?

Certain terms may be considered gender-biased in nature—mankind, manpower, right-hand man—but I prefer to look at these terms as genderless. These words have been used for centuries and convey an idea, not a bias.

“Spin-off” Science Career Series: Writing in the Sciences

This post on writing in the sciences is the first in a series focused on highlighting various “spin-off” science careers (i.e., career paths not involving the traditional research route). Based on pure observations, many people just don’t like to write, and the ability to write well is definitely a talent.