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Over Black History Month (October 2021), we ran the BWiS Spotlight Series in which we interviewed 12 Black women in STEM.

Whether it be daily or weekly, integrate networking into your routine.

It’s nice to know that the time and encouragement that you’ve ‘invested’ in them is giving life to.. extending their expertise

The second step in our How To Network series: Converse. Whether you are a conversationalist or not, read how to keep a new connection alive.

Everyone has been through a lot this year. So many things have changed, and with a lack of clarity as to which way things could go, it’s no surprise that a number of people are trying to define their ‘new normal’. Whilst physical networking events are great, this ‘new normal’ may not accommodate for that in the near future but this shouldn't stop you from networking. Here at BWiS we are firm believers that a strong network is a key ingredient to success is not just your profe

The benefits of a physical community are still present in online communities. Transitioning the benefits of a physical community online.

The BWiS network is by black women, for black women. However, we still need to exist and thrive with others in wider science communities made up of individuals with different ethnicities and experiences. What would happen if black communities became insular, i.e., being “ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside of their own experience” (Apple Dictionary). This week, we take you through the dangers posed by toxic group mindsets and what happens when t

Division within the black community can be very damaging. We focus on how our differences are strengths and blackness is not a monolith.

Black History Month (BHM) highlights the achievements of black people and the contributions they’ve made to society. Additionally, BHM is an opportunity to look at the failures, disappointments and setbacks black people have faced. Through the wins and fails, the ups and downs, BHM ultimately exists to celebrate us, black individuals, who are a part of a black whole. This year, our theme for BHM is looking at the power of being a part of a whole, what it means to be in commun

The purpose of this post is not to call out institutions/individuals but to address the need to for long-term changes in the STEM industry.

Movies can offer a much-needed escape from our own reality. In the last decade, the movie industry has upped the ante when it comes to creating an unforgettable, engaging adventure through 3-dimensional (3D) motion pictures. This week we take a look at the science behind 3D filmmaking that is largely based on the human visual system. First, let's take a detour and get to grips on how a photograph is captured. The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies and waveleng

We asked our followers for an honest account of what the highs and lows of a PhD were and here's what they said...

Did scientists create the virus? Are black people immune? We address the myths underlying the hysteria surrounding the COVID19 outbreak

Progress in any field ranging from medicine to biochemistry to psychology is due to the use of scientific research. As a network of women with varying science interests, we're taking the time this week to look at the benefits of scientific research: a brief overview of how it's done and what kind of research warrants the mighty Nobel Prize. When you think scientific research, the first image that comes to mind is probably a 'mad scientist' with unkempt hair, a crazy look in t

The start of the new decade is upon us. Two months in and you may already feel behind on some of your plans, tired or even ready to start the year again. This is why at BWiS we wanted to talk vision, planning and rest to re-energise those of you who are already drained by 2020. Vision is an imagined reality that acts as the lens through which we shape goals and find ways to achieve them. It is more than just seeing an event occurring but rather feeling every detail. This coul

Inspired by its recent re-release of Netflix, this week we bring you a blog post on Ebola virus.

In honour of World Diabetes Day (14 Nov), we decided to shed light on a condition that affects millions to increase awareness of symptoms and highlight preventative measures. Diabetes is a serious condition that causes high blood glucose levels in 1 in 14 people in the UK. Glucose is a simple sugar used to provide energy in the body. This sugar is accessed when carbohydrates, found in food and drinks, are broken down. As the sugar enters a person's bloodstream, the body’s ma

Kayisha is a scientist at AstraZeneca who started BBSTEM, a non-proft organisation black professionals in STEM.

Teteh is a Population and Ecosystem Health PhD candidate whose work focuses on a human parasite called Schistosoma mansoni.

Adesewa is a biochemistry graduate that wants to pursue a masters and also a PhD in a research area focused in cancer research.