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Tweet About Academic Equality Goes Viral

Tweet About Academic Equality Goes Viral

What can men do to become better allies for women and other minorities in science? This is the question cognitive scientist Iris van Rooij asked on Twitter. To her own surprise, the tweet went viral.

Boycotting All-Male Panel Discussions

Boycotting All-Male Panel Discussions

A group of renowned economists and academics from Spain have signed a document promising not to appear as a speaker at any academic event or round-table discussion if there are no women experts present as well.

There's Nothing Noble about Science’s Nobel Prize Gender Gap

There's Nothing Noble about Science’s Nobel Prize Gender Gap

Given the dearth of women receiving the top science prizes, it's time for the Nobel Committee to revamp how it awards great work.

How Physics Gender Gap Starts in Class

How Physics Gender Gap Starts in Class

Some progress has been made in encouraging girls to study A-level physics, but not enough, says report.

Cancer Funding in the UK Fits Global Pattern of Gender Bias

Cancer Funding in the UK Fits Global Pattern of Gender Bias

Male scientists in the United Kingdom received an extra 40 pence for every pound awarded to women, reveals an analysis of cancer research funding over more than a decade.

The Female Scientist Who Identified the Greenhouse-Gas Effect Never Got the Credit

The Female Scientist Who Identified the Greenhouse-Gas Effect Never Got the Credit

John Tyndall, a male physicist, is usually cited as the scientists who proved the effect driving global climate change. But the honor should partly go to Eunice Foote.

Why It’s Hard to Prove Gender Discrimination in Science

Why It’s Hard to Prove Gender Discrimination in Science

Lack of transparency and unconscious biases make it hard to spot inequality.  Scientists pride themselves on objectivity, and may, therefore, be slow to see how unconscious biases alter their judgment and actions.

A Beginner's Guide for Addressing Sexual Harassment in Academia

A Beginner's Guide for Addressing Sexual Harassment in Academia

Suggestions for how scientists, specifically male scientists, can undermine the alienating culture of sexual harassment that exists in STEM.

Women and Lung Disease. Sex Differences and Global Health Disparities

Women and Lung Disease. Sex Differences and Global Health Disparities

There is growing evidence that a number of pulmonary diseases affect women differently and with a greater degree of severity than men.

Behold, the Marticle (A Primer on How to Avoid Only Quoting Men as Sources)

Behold, the Marticle (A Primer on How to Avoid Only Quoting Men as Sources)

Women being left out of national security discussions is not a new discovery. What struck us is that when it comes to nuclear policy, there are ample women to quote, so why isn’t that reflected in the reporting?​

Considering the 'Leaky Pipeline'- Are We Missing the Point on Leadership Diversity?

Considering the 'Leaky Pipeline'- Are We Missing the Point on Leadership Diversity?

There's a great deal of concern about a lack of diversity in senior academic roles. But Rachel Handforth's research suggests that problems start much earlier along the academic career path.

The 2018 Global Survey of Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Scientists Now Open!

The 2018 Global Survey of Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Scientists Now Open!

A crucial component of the Gender Gap in Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Sciences project is the compilation of self-reported data from scientists via a global, multilingual, and multidisciplinary survey. 

EU Urged to Strengthen Gender Objectives

EU Urged to Strengthen Gender Objectives

The Research Council of Norway and the Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research have written a letter to the Ministry of Education and Research. Their message is clear: Don’t forget gender equality.

New Awards Aim to Celebrate Women in Science

New Awards Aim to Celebrate Women in Science

Prizes will reward outstanding scientific discovery and exceptional efforts to engage girls and young women in science.