Soap, Scent, and Social Constructs

by Vivian Anigbogu Currently, the UCLA Center for the Study…

Decoding the Narrative on Women in Computing: A Case for Interdisciplinary Inquiry

By Jennifer Blaney Over the past several years, the tech industry…

The Power of Ignorance and the Limits of Knowledge in Prenatal Genetic Screening and Diagnosis

Sequencing the human genome has led to a rapid expansion in the…

Femininity, Hair Relaxers, and the Impact of Beauty Standards on Black Women’s Health

by Amanda Wilcox The idea of "[insert name] with the good…

On Illusions and Disillusionment

by Tiffany Uribe If you're here on this blog right now, chances…

On Transparency

by Ankita Nair Five weeks before I started college, I walked…

Unregulated Chemicals in Fragrance Ingredients

By Nataliya Karashchuk In a world of clean linen and lavender…

Does Natural Mean Safe?

by Alexis Elliott We are living in the age of chemicals. Harmful…

Precaution, Policy, and Profit: Exploring US Regulations for Chemicals

by Vivian Anigbogu Chemicals are all around us—they are…