social science
Ground truths about poaching in Marine Protected Areas
Ensuring the protection of our oceans means we must stem the tide of poaching in Marine Protected Areas. However, doing so requires understanding how much poaching is going on and the reasons why people do it.
Read MoreBriefing highlights importance of social science research
By Terence Houston, Science Policy Analyst In recent months, there have been multiple congressional attempts to interfere with the National Science Foundation’s support of the nation’s fundamental research particularly related to social and behavioral science research. Such attacks have happened periodically over the years, but recent actions have been particularly aggressive. Congressional Republicans have pushed legislative efforts to restrict federal…
Read MoreBetter a John than a Jennifer
On the market for scientific jobs, male applicants enjoy a substantial advantage, say Yale University researchers. by Liza Lester, ESA communications officer A SUBTLE but persistent bias dogs women entering into scientific professions. A recent study in PNAS found that faculty, regardless of gender, favor male applicants over female applicants for entry level lab management positions. Though they found female…
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