by admin | Feb 16, 2022 | education & training, social and behavioural sciences
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) communities have a long history of exclusion and underrepresentation of women, African American, Latinx, American Indian and LGBTQIA+ students. In order for our STEM enterprise to be truly equitable, everyone that wants to become a scientist must have an equitable opportunity to do so, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. In the movement toward equity, the demographic diversity of the STEM workforce must mirror that of the general population. STEM workforce diversity can accelerate innovation in scientific disciplines, and, if coupled with systemic cultural equity, can also support a STEM enterprise where everyone can thrive. Dr Verónica A. Segarra, Interim Chair and Assistant Professor of Biology at High Point University, has been exploring how scientific societies could help their disciplines be more equitable. Her efforts have helped to establish numerous alliances and collaborations among societies and diversity-focused organisations, with the mission of building a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce.
by admin | Feb 9, 2022 | arts and humanities, social and behavioural sciences, trending
Music has the power to influence how we interpret the world around us. Dr. Alessandro Ansani from the Department of Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome believes this interpretation is multidimensional and involves several interconnected cognitive factors and mechanisms. He has recently demonstrated the significant impact that background music can have on our interpretation of a simple movie scene, by manipulating the soundtrack.
by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | social and behavioural sciences, trending
Young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often display unusual patterns of speech. Dr Heike Lehnert-LeHouillier and her colleagues from New Mexico State University in the USA, have undertaken one of the first studies to assess linguistic alignment, also known as entrainment, in the conversations of children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD. Their research concluded that when compared with a control group who were matched in terms of age, gender and non-verbal IQ, young people with ASD do show different entrainment levels across their conversations.
by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | social and behavioural sciences
Dr. Robert Trestman, at the Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, has co-developed START NOW, a successful group psychotherapy intervention specifically targeting mental health issues in prisoners. It combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to form skills-based learning. Furthermore, START NOW is easily accessible, cost-effective, and designed for use in settings with limited resources. Due to its success within correctional institutions, START NOW is being adapted for use in fields such as adolescent conduct issues and opioid misuse.
by admin | Dec 8, 2021 | biology, earth and environment, Purdue University, social and behavioural sciences
Animated Educational Videos Promote Learning Among Farmers SciPod · Animated Educational Videos Promote Learning Among Farmers Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the paper:doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2017.1298077 Transcription Original Article About...
by admin | Nov 29, 2021 | biology, earth and environment, Purdue University, social and behavioural sciences
Providing Effective Pest Management Education Through Animations – Dr Julia Bello-Bravo SciPod · Providing Effective Pest Management Education Through Animations – Dr Julia Bello-Bravo Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the...
