Lauryn Bianco, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published on Visible Magazine. “I’m not the only one sheltering in a self-care bubble. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to proliferate throughout American life, we have seen a ramp-up of articles, ads and videos about self-care. True, isolation is inconvenient, difficult and sometimes, downright dangerous. The problem is […]
STEM Equity and Inclusion (Un)Interrupted?
Beth Mitchneck, 2014-2016 Fellow. This piece was first published on Inside Higher Ed. “The pandemic will negatively impact the careers of women in STEM, particularly those of color, and failure to respond could jeopardize years of progress toward faculty equity, argue Stephanie A. Goodwin and Beth Mitchneck.” […]
You can take the person out of the natural area…
Theresa Crimmins, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published on Springer Nature Sustainability Community. “…But you can’t take the nature out of the person. Citizen science phenologists are persisting in observing, despite COVID-19 disruptions in site access.” […]
Tucson teacher: Re-imagining schools in the wake of COVID-19
Heather Mace, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published in the Arizona Daily Star. “Since the outbreak of COVID-19 forced Arizona schools to close their doors in March, I’ve heard many folks lament that schools as we know them will “never be the same.” When we eventually return to classrooms in August — or perhaps […]
Gratitude in the Time of COVID-19
Aileen Dingus, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was originally published on Thrive Global. “I’m going to voice a surprising opinion. I am grateful for COVID-19. Don’t get me wrong, I loathe the fact that it’s wreaked so much havoc worldwide…” […]
More is not necessarily better….
Paloma Beamer, 2015-2016 Public Voices Fellow. This piece was first published on Medium. “The failure of the paycheck protection program underscores the issues and barriers that prevent federal programs and regulations from benefiting the local small businesses that these programs are initially developed to target.” […]
Ayurveda and the Sofa
Amita Nathwani, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was originally published on Thrive Global. “Last week, I proceeded to perform half of my friend’s online Yoga class and then spend the second half eating dinner and watching it, on the edge of my seat, like it was the last 30 minutes of my favorite documentary… including the […]
I (Don’t) Want A Wife
Maggie Trinkle, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published in Ms. Magazine. “I’ve been on the single motherhood scene a while now, not all that fresh from my years ago divorce. I have two teenagers who, of course, are with me most of the time.” […]
In Challenging times, We Can Find Comfort in the Wisdom of Animals
Michelle Renzetti, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published on Thrive Global. “It’s a beautiful spring in Tucson and we are on day idontknow of staying home to do our part in a global pandemic. Who knew I would take comfort in a crane fly.” […]
Responding to COVID-19
Our 27th annual luncheon is ON – in your living room! Join the Living Room Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, April 28 on Facebook live or right here on our website. The event is free to allow people of all circumstances to attend, but if you are able, please consider making luncheon gift today; the […]
