The current theoretical paper discusses the unintended systemic racism and racial biases that impact neuroscience, specifically in research utilizing electroencephalography (EEG). As a popular technique in affective science research, EEG requires adherence between the electrode and scalp to measure brain activity. To obtain high-quality data, various factors such as hair length, hair type, body movement, and/or extraneous noise from the environment are taken into consideration. As EEG researchers attempt to gather good-quality data, the recruitment and retention of Black American participants is challenging due to hairstyles commonly worn by Black American participants (e.g., cornrows, braids) and hair type. Taken together, the systemic lack of data from Black American participants renders research findings less generalizable and causes disparities in theoretical knowledge applicable to this population. To address this disparity, innovative solutions invented by bioengineers are discussed.

Knowledge about the purpose of the Pap smear remains low. Findings underscore the significant need for clear and consistent messages among high-risk women regarding the prevention of cervical cancer and other reproductive health conditions.

Human papillomavirus has largely been framed as a women's health issue, and the psychosocial impact of human papillomavirus among men remains unclear. In this study, we found that women infected with human papillomavirus (n = 154) experienced a greater degree of negative emotions and stigma than human papillomavirus-infected men (n = 190). Among women, younger age and less education were associated with greater expression of negative emotions and stigma. Conversely, being single was significantly associated with a greater degree of negative emotions and stigma beliefs among men. These findings suggest the need to re-frame messages that both men and women receive regarding human papillomavirus.

Objective. To assess whether providing a short informative lecture regarding pharmacy residencies has an impact on student interest in residencies; to determine whether internship experience influences the decision to pursue residencies; and to identify barriers to pursuing residency training. Methods. Three classes (N=235) from 2 schools of pharmacy were surveyed regarding internship experience and future plans. A lecture on pharmacy residencies was then presented to the students, immediately followed by a second survey to determine whether this information affected their interest in residency training. Results. Following the lecture, the percentage of students considering a residency increased by 9.4% (p=0.07). Previous completion of a hospital internship was a positive predictor (p=0.01) of interest in pursuing a residency, while previous completion of a community internship was a negative one (p=0.034). The most commonly reported barriers were perceived availability of a job upon graduation (58.1%), financial obligations (56.6%), feeling "burned out" on school (51.2%), and lack of interest (48.8%). Conclusion. Providing information on residencies to pharmacy students resulted in an increase in the percent of students interested in pursuing a residency (p = 0.07). Students with hospital internships may be more likely to pursue a residency. The most common barriers to pursuing a residency were identified.