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Is there a doctor in the room?

Smart students study science and science students become doctors. Regardless of which part of the world you grew up in, you will be familiar with this statement or a modified version that shares the same sentiment. Sentiments that suggest studying science is the preserve of smart students and studying medicine is regarded the very peak achievement. Continue reading Is there a doctor in the room?

Biochemical SocietyOctober 9, 2020October 23, 2020Leave a comment
Biochemical Society, Diversity, Policy

Being an ally in STEM

I think many people in STEM are aware that currently most teams, departments, or student populations are not reflective of wider society. But beyond just the numbers and percentages of different identities that make up a team we need to be listening to and acting on the actual experiences of those underrepresented groups. Continue reading Being an ally in STEM

Biochemical SocietyJanuary 3, 2020February 20, 2020Leave a comment
Diversity, Policy, Student-focused

Being Openly LGBTQ+ in STEM

Despite the existence of staff LGBTQ+ networks at a majority of universities, many LGBTQ+ identifying staff are not openly out in the workplace. It is hardly surprising that students find it difficult to be open about their sexuality when there is a lack of representation and supportive student-oriented networks. Continue reading Being Openly LGBTQ+ in STEM

Biochemical SocietyJuly 1, 2019July 23, 20191 Comment
Biochemical Society, Science communication & public engagement, Uncategorized

Are we the Baddies?

James Brown, Biochemical Society

On the 1 May, the Biochemical Society will be at the opening film of the 18th London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film. Prior to the film, geneticist, microbiologist, comedian and all round good egg Dr Charlotte Mykura will be giving a talk which aims to separate the science from the fiction and explore how fact can be even more unexpected than film. The film in question is Chimera, a Sci-Fi horror in which (and I quote), “A brilliant but disturbed scientist’s children are in cryogenic suspension, while he races to cure their deadly disease by decoding the DNA of the immortal Turritopsis jellyfish. To progress he needs lots of stem cells.  A manipulative millionaire can help but she has her own agenda!”

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jcwbrownApril 25, 2018October 25, 2018Leave a comment

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