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The Geopolitics of Tech Research and Development
Scientific innovation—especially in AI, biotech, and quantum—are matters of national security, ethics, and global influence.
What Science Communicators Can Learn from the Galileo Affair
Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?
Yes, It’s Possible to Reclaim Your Scientist Identity after Leaving Academic Science. Here’s How I Did It.
Like most other things in life, your scientific identity doesn’t come from the government or your colleagues. It comes from you doing actual science.
Standing Up for Science in Oklahoma
On March 7, 2025, Sheeva Azma organized a Stand Up for Science event at the Oklahoma Capitol to advocate for science and scientists.
How I Left Academia and Became a Neuroscientist
Sheeva Azma talks about her career path (and lack thereof) as a neuroscientist.
7 Nobel Prize-Winning Physicists of the Early 20th Century
The early 20th century Nobel Prize-winning physicists faced scientific and social challenges amid world events, influencing their groundbreaking work.
Science is beyond politics — but scientists are not.
A Ukrainian physicist talks about the ways scientists’ silence on matters of political importance undermines peace and stability amidst the Ukraine-Russia war.
Capacity-Building for Public Engagement and Outreach in Science
The 2024 AAAS Conference featured a discussion on capacity-building and incentivizing of community engagement in science research.
Understanding the “Science of Science”
Sheeva Azma recaps a 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting session on the “science of science,” a field dedicated to introspecting on science as a human activity.
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