Update on ENIGMA-U: A Free Online Resource for Increasing Representation in Neuroimaging Research

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As with many scientific fields, neuroscience and neuroimaging have disproportionately fewer individuals from historically excluded groups (HEGs). There are many sources of this discrepancy across all levels of academia, but one significant barrier to entry is access to mentorship. Neuroimaging is a multidisciplinary field requiring knowledge from a wide range of areas, which makes it difficult for students to begin their studies as they are dependent on a mentor to teach them the foundational information and/or guide them on what skills to acquire. Providing curated access to information may help bridge this gap and provide students a springboard for further opportunities.