Afternoon Update: Alabama enacts wide-ranging bill to ban college DEI programs and training

How queer theory shunned gay men; rise in foreign STEM students; résumé dos and don’ts for Ph.D.s; revelations in superconductivity scandal; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. STATEHOUSE ACTION [Alabama Enacts Wide-Ranging Bill to Ban College DEI Programs and Training]( The legislation, part of a [wave of efforts]( in Republican-led state legislatures to [block diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts]( on campus, [was signed]( today Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican. The measure would also prohibit any program that “advocates for a divisive concept” and would forbid colleges to let people use restrooms different from their sex at birth. (Al.com, The Chronicle) ADVERTISEMENT LATITUDES [The U.S. Is a Global Magnet for Science and Engineering Talent. Will That Continue?]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( The number of foreign STEM students exceeds pre-pandemic levels. Also, a poll reveals public skepticism of academic ties with China. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [How Queer Theory Turned Its Back on Gay Men]( By Tae-ho Kim and Blake Smith [STORY IMAGE]( When anti-normative faux-radicalism devours a field. ADVICE [Résumé Dos and Don’ts for Ph.D.s]( By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman [STORY IMAGE]( Answers to common questions about this crucial document for an industry job search. HONORS [Science Reporter Wins The Chronicle’s Prize for Young Journalists]( Chronicle Staff [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle has named Calli McMurray, a reporter with a deep interest in the scientific enterprise, as the winner of its 2024 David W. Miller Award for Young Journalists. SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY [Superconductivity Scandal: The Inside Story of Deception in a Rising Star’s Lab]( Ranga Dias, a physicist at the University of Rochester, in New York, claimed to have discovered the first room-temperature superconductors, but the work was later retracted. An investigation reveals new details about what happened and how red flags were missed. Meantime, a committee that examined his work has concluded he [engaged in research misconduct](. (Nature, The Wall Street Journal) GIVING [LaGuardia Community College Receives $116-Million Grant for Job-Training Center]( The funds for the City University of New York campus come from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation. Steven Cohen is a hedge-fund manager and owner of the New York Mets baseball team. (College statement) NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT [Experiential Education for All]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: March 26, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. In a tough job market for recent graduates, colleges must better integrate career support into their programs. Join us for an expert panel on what they’re doing. With Support From University of Florida. [Register here.]( ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [The Chatbot Student Experience: What Lies Ahead?]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 3, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. New AI tools expand chatbot capabilities, making them more helpful to students in navigating admissions and enrollment. This forum will explore best practices for chatbots on campus. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Athletics Advantage - The Chronicle Store]( [The Athletics Advantage]( For tuition-driven institutions, sports are often a key recruiting tool. [Order this report]( for insights on how small colleges are using athletics to drive student enrollment, engagement, and retention. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037