Stories by DNLee

Shout Out! My latest celebratory series amplifying the voice, work, and service of scholars and scientists who work to make STEM accessible, diverse, and more inclusive.

I answer some of my readers most pressing questions about the research I do studying pouched rat behavior, biology and natural history

March 14 we celebrate the most popular of the mathematical symbols 3.14159265359

Diversity efforts in higher education and sciences are overdue for a follow-up conversation about mental wellness and the feelings of isolation that many scholars—from college students to faculty members—often feel

Dream is the theme for 2016 TED Conference, however TED and its Fellows program has been celebrating Technology, Entertainment and Design, and inspiring big dreams for years

Beyoncé's "Formation" makes many statements about social and political realities in the U.S., but song and video perhaps speak especially strongly to black women in academia

February offers an opportunity to host a focused conversation about innovation, achievements and contributitions of the African diaspora.

B.o.B has been spitting mad knowledge to free his followers from the cultish brainwashing grip of science. The earth is Flat. FLAT!! And he has proof!
I have questions (and side eye).

Here is a list of five exciting summer science programs offering teens hands-on, authenic science engagement experiences

It's a new calendar year and the 2016 spring (or winter) semester is upon us. Academically, it's halfway through the year but it’s a perfect time to take stock. Let's talk about invited research presentations and conference plenary sessions. Who's getting invited and why?

Once, not too long ago, the MLK weekend holiday served as the time of the annual Science Online meeting in Research Triangle, NC. The interactive session included reflection of the holiday and the importance of diversity and inclusion in science, science communication, and online science communities

It's job application season and I am applying for academic jobs. I have many feels about this - up, down, and in between. 

Reflecting on the remarks made by SCOTUS's Scalia and Roberts about the value of Black students in college science classes

The newest TED Fellows have been announced and nine are scientists, representing eight different countries.

I'm applying for jobs and fighting my own anxiousness and insecurities along the way

Spilling my guts and examining my recent anxieties.

My thoughts on timeing of Twitter's @BlackBirds & #AskDeRay activity in light of the critiques of Leslie Miley, for engineer for the organization, and the general Diversity environment in Tech and STEM in general.

OMGee! Someone has made my day. Hip Hop Science for the win! For the Win, people.

Hotline Bling

Weekly recaps from my 2015 research field season in Tanzania researching African giant pouched rats. Tweets curated by CaT Bobino (@IntheKnowShow)

Weekly Recaps from my field research trip to Tanzania researching African Giant pouched rats.

Would you like a postcard from Tanzania?

Updates from the field. #DispatchesDNLee catalogs my real time, real life experiences researching African giant pouched rats in Tanzania.

Salt is a preservative right? It makes your skin tough, doesn't it? I hope so.

I'll take the bumps and skids and obstacles I've encountered (& that have made me feel weary lately) as seasoning. Yea, that's what it is.

I have been in Tanzania for over 2 months working with Pouched rats. #DispatchesDNLee are the weekly recap of my research and personal experiences. Even through some technical difficulties with equipment, car issues, and three days with blackouts,the work continues.