To diversify the scientific workforce, postdoc recruitment needs a rethink
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 26, 2023
Devang Mehta was hired through an ‘open’ faculty-recruitment programme.Credit: Kaat Hebbelinck
It’s been known for nearly half a century that the ‘chilly climate’ of science higher education can make some students of colour feel unwelcome1. Since then, the shortage of people from minority groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has captured public attention and research interest. Diversity initiatives seek to identify and equip . . .
