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Personal experiences can help foster a sense of belonging for aspiring scientists from underrepresented backgrounds. kali9/E+ via Getty Images

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
Would-be allies often feel like impostors, new research finds. The resulting cycle of anxiety is bad for mental health and workplace culture alike. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images Plus

You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?

The impostor phenomenon shows up with allyship too, new research shows. When people wrongly feel like they don’t have the skills to support their colleagues, the result can be a vicious cycle.
Students don’t need to be protected from others’ views, but they can benefit from support to keep those conversations respectful. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images

Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that

Respectful relationships are key to students’ sense that their spiritual identity is welcome on campus. Schools can help foster those connections.
Missionary Sayon Ang holds up a sign signifying she speaks Cambodian during the twice-annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 4, 2014, in Salt Lake City. AP Photo/Kim Raff

New president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints inherits a global faith far more diverse than many realize

The church, whose members are often known as Mormons, has grown from a small community to 17.5 million members around the world – but not without some tensions.

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