PolicyDecember 15, 2017
Amazing Summer Research Programs for Science Undergrads
Don’t procrastinate: if you apply over winter break, you’ll get a big head start on the competition
Stories by DNLee
DNLee is a biologist and she studies animal behavior, mammalogy, and ecology . She uses social media, informal experiential science experiences, and draws from hip hop culture to share science with general audiences, particularly under-served groups.
BiologyDecember 2, 2016
Weekend To-Do: Apply for Big Money STEM Scholarships for Women
These scholarship contests offer big money for women in STEM.
BiologyDecember 1, 2016
Paying for College: Why Applying for Multiple Scholarship Offers Matters
The rising costs of college and the shrinking financial aid coffers require students to consider fund-raising options for higher education earlier and beyond college admission.
BiologyNovember 14, 2016
Recap of 16th Annual Biomedical Research Conference of Biomedical Scientists
Thousands on converge on Tampa, Florida, November 9-12, 2016, to share innovations and network at one of the largest minority science conferences.
CultureOctober 31, 2016
Geeking Out for Science
Sparking imaginations and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers
BiologyOctober 14, 2016
Weekend to Do: Apply for Society of Wetland Scientists Mentoring Program Travel Fellowship
Application is open for undergraduate minority students to apply for travel award to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists
EnvironmentOctober 11, 2016
I Revisit My Thoughts on African-American Engagement in Environmentalism
In 2008 a journalism student from Howard University asked me my thoughts on African-American engagement in environmental issues. I revisit and reflect on those answers eight years later.
BiologyOctober 7, 2016
Look for us in the #DIYSciZone at GeekGirlCon 2016
DIYSciZone has an avatar to invite everyone to Science at Geek Girl Con 2016
BiologyOctober 1, 2016
Urban Wildlife Watch: Ash Trees
BehaviorSeptember 28, 2016
#NewProf Gets Answers: How to Engage Students
#NewProf ponders undergraduate student engagement in large lecture hall courses
BehaviorSeptember 26, 2016
#NewProf Asks: How Do I Better Engage My Undergrads?
#NewProf ponders undergraduate student engagement in large lecture hall courses
CultureSeptember 21, 2016
Unleash the Science #DIYSciZone joins Geek Girl Con for another year of family fun science entertainment
Let's bring the fun and the science to Geek Girls at GeekGirlCon2016!
BiologyJuly 11, 2016
#DispatchesDNLee: Research Outtakes
Outtake pictures from my 2015 field season in Tanzania
Mental HealthJuly 7, 2016
Too Traumatized to Science
Recent traumatic events compromise my ability to science and wonder if #BlackLivesMatter to broader science communities, too
ComputingJuly 1, 2016
Weekend to do: Apply for MIT DCI Bootcamp & GEDC Airbus Diversity Award
Individual and organizational training awards opportunities for students in technology and engineering
BiologyJune 30, 2016
Things to Do before You Start Your New Faculty Position
iBiology in partnership with the National Research and Mentoring Network bring a series of videos to smooth the way for biologists
BiologyJune 28, 2016
Chicory, the Wild Urban Herb
This cousin of dandelions grows wild and brilliant blue flowers. Have you seen it in your neighborhood?
Credit: DNLee
EngineeringJune 24, 2016
Global Engineering Deans Council Announces Airbus Diversity Award
The GEDC Airbus Diversity Award offers $10,000 and international recognition for innovative programs that broaden participation in Engineering and Engineering Education. Application due June 30, 2016.
EngineeringJune 23, 2016
National Women in Engineering Day June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016 is National Women in Engineering Day. The day is dedicated to raising the profile and celebrating the achievements of women in engineering.
BiologyMay 30, 2016
Finding the Right Fit: Joining the Faculty of Southern Illinois University in Edswardsville
Announcing my upcoming move and position at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville
BiologyMay 13, 2016
Bugs, Bats, Brews and BioBlitz in Washington, D.C.!
Celebrate biodiversity at a festival at Constitution Gardens and Citizen Science events throughout the Washington, D.C., Metro area
BiologyMay 3, 2016
#Madwriting Madness Challenge: Finding Community and Getting Things Done
Needing to get over my personal writing blocks, I created a short term #Madwriting Support Group of Twitter Academics
BiologyApril 19, 2016
FAQ: What's a Typical Day Like for You? #DNLeeLab Version
A breakdown of how my days as a pouched rat researcher are spent
BiologyMarch 31, 2016
When You're Too Tired to Science
Ignoring fatigue and neglecting self-care not only compromises your health, it compromises your science, too