Social Science Space

As a student, recalls Bennie Kara, school was a haven. And that haven beckoned to her as she mapped out […]

The right-wing Heritage Foundation has accused university Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices of spreading anti-Semitism on campuses, but its […]

Amanda Paul at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto reviewed Opening Doors to Diversity […]

A report from the Brookings Institution finds, at least in the case of economists, the U.S. government is roughly at the same place as academe when it comes to diversity.

An insightful webinar hosted by Research Information took place on November 29, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in […]

In this hour-long webinar, a funder, editor, and publisher will share what they are doing to make a more inclusive research environment, challenges they face along the way, and ideas for future improvement.

A 2021 report sponsored by the SRA determined that diversity in the UK’s social research community is poor, but “it also shows that there is a strong appetite for change and that many organizations are starting to take steps in the right direction.”

Academic pipeline programs have created safe spaces for women, minorities and persons with disabilities to receive training in STEM disciplines […]

While strides have been made for women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in seeking careers in science and engineering, as […]

This round table discussion focuses on what it means to be a woman of color starting out a career in […]

“Demystifying Academic Processes: From Publishing Your Research to Promoting it,” answered three main questions: How can you get published in an academic journal (whether an early career researcher or veteran)? How can you promote your publications? And how should you think about measuring impact?

While Americans have a long way to go until U.S. higher education accurately reflects the country it inhabits and honestly depicts that road that got us here, below are eight organizations working to strengthen the academic pipeline right now.