While categorizations of race, class, and gender may influence individuals’ self-perceptions, recent work has focused on a more nuanced view of identity, suggesting the activities individuals engage in may also be influential. When someone participates in certain activities, they may start to…
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Moving Forward: Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on the Biomedical Workforce
November 17, 2020
Moving Forward: Goals and Approaches for Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on the Biomedical Workforce
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic go beyond a direct health effect and can impact individuals at both personal and institutional levels. As we’ve discussed, these changes can…
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The Personal Impact of COVID-19 on the Biomedical Workforce
November 10, 2020
While we last looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted institutional policies, this post will focus on the effect the pandemic has had on individuals in the U.S. biomedical workforce. The burden placed on individuals from underrepresented groups (URGs) is not equal, and ranges from…
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The Institutional Impact of COVID-19 on the Biomedical Workforce
November 03, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a substantial and likely enduring impact on the U.S. biomedical workforce and forced institutional-wide changes. But the effects are likely not shared equally. Underrepresented groups (URGs) face the potential for a disproportionate impact on all parts of their…
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A Case for Diversity Driven by Data
October 27, 2020
A diverse workforce is an essential component of any successful enterprise that thrives on innovation. However, merely being aware of the need for diversity, or just having an organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy, is not enough to reap the benefits of a diverse workforce…
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A New Chapter: Dr. Marie A. Bernard’s Vision for Scientific Workforce Diversity
October 20, 2020
On October 1, 2020, I assumed the role of acting Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I am deeply honored to continue and expand upon the work of my predecessor, Hannah A. Valantine, MD. Dr. Valantine was profoundly committed to…
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