Authored by Dr. Ayo Olufade I recently read an article titled “A year after layoffs, former federal workers are still piecing their lives back together,” https://share.newsbreak.com/ii7b2x5d. It broke my heart, and the feeling is entirely too familiar. I know the quiet desperation of that space because I lived it twice. I spent years in intense academic training, preparing my mind for high-level scientific research. My dream was the NIH. But when the rug was pulled out from u

Authored by Dr. Ayo Olufade Exploring this helps us understand societal stereotypes that influence women’s career choices. This morning, my wife and I discovered that our house filters were absolutely filthy. (Note to self: three months fly by fast!) Before I could even blink or grab a tool, my wife was already up the ladder, dismantling the housing to find the source of the dirt. Whether it’s fixing a leak or tinkering with an appliance, she is constantly “under the hood” of

Supporting women in STEM careers is crucial. These areas—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—offer many opportunities but...