1/4 If you want to be an ally to efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity in machine learning/neuroscience/academia/science, make yourself known because we don't know who to ask for help.
The newly established National Movement of Amhara political party elected Dr #DesalegnChane as president today. Dr Desalegn was detained by the command post few months ago in Bahir Dar. https://t.co/G9G52bZJad
Hard to put into words how honored I am to call Bekele Gerba a friend. This man is a hero and will go down in history as one of #Ethiopia’s great freedom fighters. The country owes him a debt of gratitude, and the progress made, in large part, is due to his unyielding courage.
As the removal of key personnel of the authoritarian regime makes us joyful, it shall not make us forget issues of accountability. These guys caused so much suffering and looted the country, removing them from power is not enough they must face justice!!
People who are underrepresented in tech are often also underpaid in tech. Being expected to work for free compounds these issues. Don’t expect people to fix your community for free. https://t.co/foRBwxkstl
A @PLOSONE study shows that having more women in leadership roles in scientific societies may help ease gender disparities in #STEM. Read a #ResearchNews summary to learn the key findings and implications of this research https://t.co/SR9fJFnBDV #WomenInSTEM
#Rwanda: "It is hard to tell how popular Mr. #Kagame really is. Serious candidates who tried to stand against him were barred from doing so—and then ruthlessly punished." https://t.co/cxgQAWTkIr