10 Women Who Made Scientific History

BestColleges.com recently curated a guide that highlights 13 women who shaped the field of science through their hard work and determination. For centuries, universities refused to grant science degrees to women. The most prestigious scientific society, the Royal Society, didn't allow women to join until the 20th century. But women continued to practice chemistry, physics,…

Equity & Inclusion: Why It Should Matter to All of Us

This MLK holiday I have been thinking about Mizzou’s 2022 theme, Spoken Word: Facing the Challenges of Tomorrow and Dr. King’s inspirational words, “Though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.” Equity and inclusion are extremely important in career services, particularly as we think about the recruitment process and…

Job Searching While LGBTQ: How to Find a Truly Inclusive Place to Work

Repost of S.E. Fleenor's article on The Muse: Kaiba Lithicum sits across from me, smiling as he talks, clearly at ease in his workplace. But that hasn’t always been the case. He’s often struggled with how he’s been treated at work as a trans person of color. “Being misgendered and deadnamed several times in a shift became…

5 Lessons from Famous Feminists You Can Apply to Your Career

Feminism is about gender equality. It's liberation for every woman. It's civil rights for men and women alike. Often the term carries with it baggage: the deep-seated fear of not being likeable, of being called bossy or being labeled as someone who is hard to work with. But it should be all about women's empowerment…

Statement on Racial Injustice and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Many of you have seen Dr. Choi’s email message about the racist events of the past months, weeks and days. The MU Career Center wants to acknowledge the recent publicized tragedies involving racism and injustice. These have been acts of overt, hostile, and dangerous racism. The mental, physical, and emotional impact of these events cannot…