Building Career Competencies: Critical Thinking and Equity & Inclusion

No matter what your major is or what your post-grad job might be, all employers have 8 specific skills they look for in potential employees. This week, we are taking a deep dive into the next two career competencies: Critical Thinking and Equity & Inclusion. These two go hand in hand, according to Associate Professor…

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…