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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.
Shifts to remote learning during the pandemic showed that there are some benefits for science students undertaking internships. SolStock/Getty Images

Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
UCLA students and researchers protest the Trump administration’s funding cuts for research, health and higher education in April 2025. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose

While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.

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