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EuroScientist gender balance special issue
A wealth of opinions describing what remains to be done to resolve gender issues.
Seven actionable strategies for advancing women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Seven actionable strategies for advancing women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
A shortlist of recommendations to promote gender equality in science and stimulate future efforts to level the field.
When teamwork doesn't work for women
New evidence suggests that the underrepresentation of women reflects a systemic bias in that marketplace: a failure to give women full credit for collaborative work done with men.
For female scientists, mixed funding results at US agencies
A new study by a congressional watchdog agency finds that female scientists are less likely than men to receive research grants from the U.S. government.
Gender breakdown at course level
The proportion of male and female students varies widely across different subjects in UK universities.
100 Women 2015: How can we stop unconscious bias?
We can't avoid making snap decisions about other people. Or can we?
The weaker sex
At first glance the patriarchy appears to be thriving. Yet there is plenty of cause for concern. Men cluster at the bottom as well as the top.
When women are missing from peer review
Whether and how gender affects the selection of reviewers.
Equality gives men better lives
If you live in one of the more gender equal countries in Europe, the chances of having high quality of life are about twice as big as for those living in one of the less gender equal counties. Moreover, the chances of depression, divorce, or becoming a victim of violent death are smaller.
Fair allocation?
A research review on funding and gender produced by the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research, Gothenburg University.
What really keeps women out of tech
Technology companies know they have a gender and diversity problem in their work force, and they are finally taking steps to try to fix it.
Why colleges need more professors of color
While colleges often focus on increasing the diversity of their student body, educators say that same emphasis is necessary for hiring professors.
NIH addresses the science of diversity
A fresh take on scientific workforce diversity approaching it as a scientific opportunity rather than as an intractable problem.
Why do more U.S. women study abroad than men?
Huge disparities in parts of the developing world offer important clues about how American men and women perceive the world in higher education today.
Advancing postdoc women guidebook
You may not have the time or interest to read the guidebook’s full 85 pages, but it’s a great compilation of resources that can be a valuable compass as you navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of a postdoctoral fellowship.
Equality: we are definitely not there yet
The League of European Research Universities calls for leadership on gender equality issues.
Quotas: an analysis of options for their use
The potential benefits and challenges that could arise from the use of quotas as one way to achieve better gender balance in academia.
Gender contributes to personal research funding success in The Netherlands
Study reveals gender bias favoring male applicants over female applicants in the prioritization of their “quality of researcher” evaluations and success rates.
Make academic job advertisements fair to all
Too many university posts are given to men without proper competition.
67% of Europeans don't believe women have the skills to be scientists
A new survey from L’Oreal looks at the public’s perception of female scientists with shocking results. (Particularly if you live in China.)
Why Is Science So Straight?
STEM culture must rein in the pressure to separate professional and personal identities.
Let's face it: gender bias in academia is for real
Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
Ending all-male panels
Microbiologists show it's possible to achieve gender equity in scholarly presentations
She Figures 2015 - Preliminary Results
This leaflet presents some initial results of the She Figures 2015 data collection. It provides data on the proportions of women and men amongst top level graduates and researchers.
Academics draft letter complaining of 'stereotypes' in AAAS publications
Move follows controversy over comment pieces and cover page for Science.
Science: it's a man's world?
Statistics still show some fields of science remain heavily male-dominated.
Pay gap persists for female university leaders
Women in university leadership are paid up to 11.4% less than men in equivalent jobs, according to a [10]new study.
Wondering if I'm the next Tim Hunt
Would we worry a little more about academic freedom—about his right to hold an unpopular view and still be a member of the academic community?
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