Communicating Science
Black Leaders Who Rose Above Racism and Made a Lasting Impact
Despite continued injustices, there were many Black leaders who devoted their lives to making the world of medicine a better and more equitable place.
Read MoreA Brief History of Scientific Racism
Developed for social media by Helen Hemley, the CARE Research Center recently shared a thread on their Twitter account highlighting a series of high profile scientific atrocities committed against the African-American community, and we thought it important to share with both the scientific and broader community.
Read MoreThe Queen Bee Phenomenon and Encouraging the Success of Junior Colleagues with Dr. Margaret Ormiston
The Women in Science team at the Martinos Center recently invited Dr. Margaret Ormiston to speak about the Queen Bee phenomenon and the importance of encouraging junior colleagues.
Read MoreTen Myths You May Have Heard About Wearing Masks
Certain questions and theories about face mask safety and efficacy continue to circulate, which can make it hard to tell the difference between fact and fiction. To set the record straight, we spoke with George Alba, MD, a researcher and pulmonary and critical care specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Read MoreScience Rehashed: A Podcast on a Mission
Mass General investigator Mehdi Jorfi, PhD, created the Science Rehashed podcast to give back to the community and share the latest scientific research in an accessible way.
Read MoreSTEM in the Time of COVID: Science Experiments for Kids
When the COVID-10 pandemic began, Dr. Jain started working from home with her two young children, and she decided to both challenge herself and promote STEM learning by conducting a new science experiment with her children every day. Fast forward 11 weeks and four days later and she is still going strong!
Read MoreMore Scientist-Approved Experiments for Kids
In the search for educational activities to keep kids occupied, one mother and Mass General researcher has been getting particularly creative.
Read MoreThe Story of One Researcher Who Volunteered to Join the Front Lines at Mass General
A first-person account of what it was like to be redeployed at Massachusetts General Hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreFun Scientist-Approved Experiments for Kids
Mass General researcher and science outreach specialist Nita Jain, PhD, shares some science projects you can do at home.
Read MoreMass General Physicians Answer Questions about COVID-19
What is the new coronavirus? Why is it so hard to get tested? Once I recover, am I at risk to get it again?
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