Biology
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
Stories by DNLee
Biology
#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
Biology
FAQ: What's a Typical Day Like for You? #DNLeeLab Version
A breakdown of how my days as a pouched rat researcher are spent
Biology
When You're Too Tired to Science
Ignoring fatigue and neglecting self-care not only compromises your health, it compromises your science, too
Culture
Shout Out! to #VanguardSTEM
Shout Out! My latest celebratory series amplifying the voice, work, and service of scholars and scientists who work to make STEM accessible, diverse, and more inclusive.
Biology
FAQ: Why Do You Wear Gloves When Handling Pouched Rats?
I answer some of my readers most pressing questions about the research I do studying pouched rat behavior, biology and natural history
The Sciences
Beware the Pi of March
March 14 we celebrate the most popular of the mathematical symbols 3.14159265359
The Sciences
Engaging Minority Scholars in Science Should Also Include Addressing Isolation and Mental Wellness
Diversity efforts in higher education and sciences are overdue for a follow-up conversation about mental wellness and the feelings of isolation that many scholars—from college students to faculty members—often feel...
The Sciences
TED Celebrates and Inspires Big Dreams
Dream is the theme for 2016 TED Conference, however TED and its Fellows program has been celebrating Technology, Entertainment and Design, and inspiring big dreams for years
The Sciences
14 Reasons Why "Formation" Is the Official Hype Track of Black Women in Academia
Beyoncé's "Formation" makes many statements about social and political realities in the U.S., but song and video perhaps speak especially strongly to black women in academia...
The Sciences
Why celebrate Black History Month? To #Decolonize STEM
February offers an opportunity to host a focused conversation about innovation, achievements and contributitions of the African diaspora. ...
The Sciences
Flatline demonstrates why culturally relevant science education like #HipHopEd is imperative
B.o.B has been spitting mad knowledge to free his followers from the cultish brainwashing grip of science. The earth is Flat. FLAT!! And he has proof!
I have questions (and side eye)...
The Sciences
5 Summer 2016 Science Programs for Teens to Check Out
Here is a list of five exciting summer science programs offering teens hands-on, authenic science engagement experiences
The Sciences
New Year's Resolution: Diversify the Dais
It's a new calendar year and the 2016 spring (or winter) semester is upon us. Academically, it's halfway through the year but it’s a perfect time to take stock...
The Sciences
From the Archives: MLK Holiday - Perspectives on STEM Diversity and Outreach from ScienceOnline2010
Once, not too long ago, the MLK weekend holiday served as the time of the annual Science Online meeting in Research Triangle, NC. The interactive session included reflection of the holiday and the importance of diversity and inclusion in science, science communication, and online science communities...
The Sciences
Dropped my first academic job application like a mix tape
It's job application season and I am applying for academic jobs. I have many feels about this - up, down, and in between.
The Sciences
Thoughts from a #BLACKandSTEM Academic Regarding Scalia's and Roberts's Remarks on December 9, 2015
Reflecting on the remarks made by SCOTUS's Scalia and Roberts about the value of Black students in college science classes
The Sciences
Scientists of the 2016 #TEDFellows Class
The newest TED Fellows have been announced and nine are scientists, representing eight different countries.
The Sciences
I Got This--Job Application Season Begins
I'm applying for jobs and fighting my own anxiousness and insecurities along the way
The Sciences
Trying to follow my own advice
Spilling my guts and examining my recent anxieties.
