The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) has undergone a significant policy shift regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) following orders from the Trump administration. The closure of its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the removal of D.E.I. content from its website signifies a broader trend affecting scientific institutions across the U.S., as NASA and other agencies adjust their focus away from inclusivity. This shift threatens to worsen historical underrepresentation of minorities, as D.E.I. programs were implemented to rectify longstanding disparities in STEM fields.
The abrupt closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion by NASEM signals a significant shift in the federal agenda on D.E.I., impacting scientific exploration.
In 2021, only 35% of STEM employees were women; this change threatens to further exacerbate underrepresentation in science and technology fields.
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