2024 - Inclusivity Minute Project
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Recognizing First-Generation STEM Scholars at NCI and Beyond
The term "first-generation college student" in the U.S. refers to individuals whose parents or guardians did not earn a four-year bachelor's degree. This definition originated in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish universal admission criteria for TRIO programs supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their educational pursuits. First-generation scholars navigate a journey distinct from their parents, often encountering challenges beyond academics.
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Global Cancer Stigma
Understanding and addressing cancer stigma is critical to improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by cancer, enhance public health efforts in cancer prevention and control, promote health equity, and ultimately reduce global cancer burden. Article includes recommendations for researchers, resources to learn more, and references to articles.
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Measuring Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sex Characteristics in Survey Research
As part of the White House drive toward providing better care and protection of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, health research organizations have been developing best practices and guidance for surveying these populations in affirming and inclusive ways to collect sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (SOGI) data. This is an important step forward, as health research and the resulting guidelines have been historically informed by practices that ignored SGM identities or excluded SGM-identified populations altogether.