It is impossible to deny the impact of lies and white supremacy on the institutional conditions in US prisons. There is a particular power dynamic of racist intent in the prison system that culminates in what sociologist, author, and USC Assistant Professor Brittany Friedman, PhD, terms carceral apartheid. Prisons are a microcosm of how carceral…
By Amy Wilson Winter is coming, this might be your signal to get cosy and watch ‘Game of Thrones‘, but it should be a reminder to protect your immune system. The immune system is a complex network of organs, and while they can function by themselves, winter is a time for frequent viruses that can…
Work-life balance can be like the proverbial monster-under-the-bed. You’ve heard about it, but when you haven’t experienced it for yourself, you begin to doubt its existence. Similarly, many professionals grow up envisioning a life full of purpose, and making a real impact on the world. As we follow traditional career paths, these youthful aspirations can…
Criminal lawyers play a vital role in the Canadian justice system. Without criminal lawyers, the justice system would be far less effective, and many innocent people would be convicted of crimes they did not commit. Keep reading to learn more about the role of Calgary criminal lawyers in the Canadian justice system. Counsel If you…
By Lois Melbourne Representation Matters While volunteering with the North Texas Girl Scouts I hear leaders repeating a saying to community leaders. “You’ve got to see it to be it.” They want women in all disciplines to show up as examples for the girls. Organizations like See It Be It STEM It and Women Doing…
If you’re looking to implement a Management Information System (MIS), certain factors are critical for success in business. In this article, we’ll cover what those factors are and how you can ensure your MIS implementation is successful. Keep reading to learn more. What are management information systems (MIS)? Management information systems (MIS) are a type…
Your nervous system is one of the most complex systems in your body. It controls all of the activities that go on inside of you, from breathing to digesting food. Here are six things you may not know about your nervous system. 1. The vagus nerve plays a key role in the gut-brain interactions The…
By Sriya Tallapragada Dear teachers, STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—once a simple acronym, it has now evolved into one of the buzzwords that instantly catches the attention of most educators. However, I’m not an educator. I’m a middle school student in New Jersey and, for me, those four letters represent my future. As the only…
Welcome to another edition of Feminist Friday! That time of the week where we take a break from our regular content schedule and review a round-up of 3 videos that are usually centered around a particular theme, involving intersectional feminism. This week it’s all about science, technology, and the way these industries intersect with our…
By AnnaMarie Houlis for Fairygodboss It’s no surprise that, regardless of the industry, diversity is good for business. Despite that common knowledge, however, women only make up 30 percent of scientists. With almost four decades of research published between 1980 and 2016 in the fields of biomedical research, clinical medicine and public health, a team…
It is extremely important to the survival of any modern business, that they are able to keep up with the fast pace of innovation and technology. Individuals and companies alike are depending heavily on their smartphones and technological systems to help run their lives and businesses. Spa Salons can be no exception to this. A…
This article is part of an exciting series we launched in 2018 called Today’s Wonder Women – designed to celebrate the inspiring, impactful, empowering and extraordinary things ordinary women are doing every day. Over the coming months we will be sharing interviews, essays, articles and guest posts about women who are creating change. If you…
It’s no secret that women have had to fight for equal rights and are still having to do so. History is a great reminder of how far women have come. Truth be told, women only gained most of their rights during the 20th century. When it comes to recognition, especially in male-dominated fields like science,…
When you think of notable people in the tech, engineering, mathematics and science fields, it’s easy to default to names like Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. That’s because throughout history the names of pioneer women who have been instrumental in creating the technological and scientific processes we use today have largely…
