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The Power of Diversity

“SEISMIC multi-university project to tackle equity and inclusion in STEM” by Laurel Thomas, Michigan News

For students whose identities are underrepresented among STEM professionals, it can be even more difficult to excel and remain in these challenging courses. The Sloan Equity and Inclusion in STEM Introductory Courses (SEISMIC) project is devoted to ensuring the creation of inclusive introductory STEM classes. This program is a big step in the process of diversifying education and STEM fields.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Few Talked About Race at This School. Then a Student Posted a Racist Slur." by John Eligon, The New York Times

Before a video of a white high school student verbalizing a hateful slur went viral, citizens of a Minnesota town rarely discussed race. But once tensions between white and black students escalated to the arrest of a young black woman, residents knew they had to begin speaking about their differences and how to overcome them.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"'Extraordinary Thinning' of ice sheets revealed deep inside Antarctica" by Damian Carrington, The Guardian

Over the last 30 years, increasing global temperatures have caused the deterioration of Antarctic ice sheets. This thinning does not come without consequences, as it leads to rising sea levels that threaten to submerge coastal cities everywhere.

 

The Future of Work

"The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation" by Madgavkar et al., McKinsey & Company

When it comes to the future of work, women may face even greater disadvantages than men. This McKinsey report examines threats to female workers, including partial automation and an expanding wage gap.

 

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Beats" (2019) 

This Netflix original film chronicles the fictional narrative of a young black man with extraordinary musical talent. Passionate and inspiring, “Beats” offers viewers not only entertainment, but an exploration of the intricacies of the black American struggle.

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The Future of Work

"You've been training AI for free", The Verge (2019)

When artificial intelligence gets stumped, companies turn to humans to help them solve the problem. This video by The Verge explains the process, and how it can exploit low-paid workers.

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The Future of Work

"Better Representation in Artificial Intelligence Starts Early", EdSurge On Air (2019)

This episode of EdSurge On Air explores the issue of diversity and inclusion in the field of artificial intelligence, as well as discussing who AI really benefits.

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