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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Lady Scientists, Yelling Whales, and More

Did you know that the pioneer of graphic adventure games was a woman?

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Mar 10, 2017

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BOSTON, MA USA - FEBRUARY 19, 2017: Protesters hold up signs at the Stand Up for Science Rally in Copley Square Boston. Via Shutterstock.

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Notes from a Queer Engineer: Science Has Always Been Political

The danger of talking about science as a series of value-neutral truths is that it obscures the human decision making that took place at every stage along the way, as…

Laura Mandanas —

Feb 22, 2017

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A person in a hijab and lab coat with purple gloves and safety goggles.

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Take A Beat To Bask In The Glory of Women Scientists And STEM News

Tiny clay succulents, actual living scientists, space craft grazing Jupiter’s rings, and more.

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Feb 8, 2017

#NoDAPL

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Trump Went Apeshit Anti-Science This Week, Let’s Fight Back

They want to overwhelm us and exhaust us with the chaos. I reject that. Here’s a recap of every anti-science action Trump’s administration made this week and some ways to…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 27, 2017

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The True Story Behind “Hidden Figures”

Let’s take a look together and see which parts of the film were fact, and which parts were beautiful, exquisite, powerful fiction.

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 12, 2017

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Remembering Badass Astronomer Vera Rubin, And Other Stories

Did you know that the word “scientist” was specifically coined to be gender neutral?

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 28, 2016

GLAAD

Network Responsibility Index

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Our Lives By the Numbers: How Data Is Used to Track LGBT Social Progress

In the past week, two standout reports have been released: Unerased by Mic, and the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey by the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 14, 2016

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2016 presidential election results. The height of each tower is proportional to the "voter density" so that the volume of each "tower" is proportional to the number of votes. Via Robert J. Vanderbei, Princeton.

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Artificial Meat, Post-Truth and Committing to Curiosity

Let’s contemplate gender diversity in Star Trek together. Also: have you considered running for political office?

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 30, 2016

Lists/Top 10s

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17 Science Gifs To Give You Peace, Give You Strength

We will take down white supremacy like sulphuric acid on toilet paper.

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 16, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Ladybird Invasions and Cosmic Perspectives on Gender

Read about the epidemiology and pathology of zombie infections and more.

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 2, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: All-Occasion Presents For Women In STEM

Being a woman in STEM is hard work every single day, and I’m ready for our collective efforts to be recognized. Down with the patriarchy! Presents for all occasions!

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 19, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Pumpkin Spice Chemophobia And Men Calling Out Men

Also: 3D printed clitoris models, algae fuel, and scholarship opportunities.

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 5, 2016