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AWIS condemns Title IX ruling
AWIS
AWIS condemns the U.S. House vote to overturn the Title IX rules put forward by the U.S. Department of Education in April. Meredith Gibson, AWIS CEO, stated, "AWIS believes all forms of sex-based discrimination should be prevented in educational settings. Gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or parental status have no bearing on someone's intellectual abilities and career potential." Read the statement.
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Summer of Science T-shirts
AWIS
This summer, AWIS is celebrating inspirational women who have turned their dreams into reality. You can show your support for women in STEM and AWIS with our summer of science T-shirt, tote, or keychain. Order yours today!
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Disability Pride Month
AWIS
Aurelia Valente began a Ph.D. program after finding out about her disabilities, despite not knowing how her conditions will develop. Receiving an AWIS scholarship has been critical to her success. Read more.
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How gender parity in workplaces faces a 134-year delay: Report
World Economic Forum
Gender parity in workplaces may take 134 years to achieve due to post-pandemic recovery impacts. The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2024 highlights these findings, supported by World Bank calculations showing that gender equality could significantly boost the global economy. Read More
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CELEBRATING WOMEN in SCIENCE
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The 'Ph.D. influencers' logging lab life on TikTok, Instagram
Nature
In January 2023, Lindsay Ejoh shared a TikTok of her dissecting a mouse brain, gaining 5,000 views. Ejoh, among many Ph.D. students, uses social media to discuss research and challenges, often representing underrepresented groups, enhancing public perception of scientists. Read More
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Barbara McClintock, the Nobel winner who couldn't get a teaching job
American Council on Science and Health
Barbara McClintock's work on "jumping genes" was groundbreaking, yet she struggled to secure a teaching position. Her discovery of these mobile chromosomal parts revolutionized genetics, but her career was marked by isolation and perseverance. Born in 1902, she attended Cornell University. Read More
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Framework proposed to boost equity in K-12 STEM education
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
A new report provides a framework for education leaders to promote equity in K-12 STEM education, addressing barriers and suggesting actionable steps. It emphasizes the roles of policymakers, administrators, and teachers in creating equitable opportunities through five equity-focused strategies. Read More
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Putting clinical trial equity into practice
MedCity News
The research sector's focus on clinical trial equity aims to improve representation, yielding better results. Achieving this requires actionable steps, such as removing participation barriers and forming strategic plans. Defining equity, inclusivity, and diversity is essential for fair research inclusion. Read More
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Why we need feminist leadership in the health sector
The BMJ
Efforts to boost women's leadership in health must prioritize social justice over individual empowerment. The "glass ceiling" effect, identified in the 1970s, persists, highlighting structural exclusion in top roles. Recent studies reveal ongoing career inequalities across multiple levels of the health workforce. Read More
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Gender gap in the AI-driven workplace
Dawn
AI is transforming job skills and employment, with 75pc of knowledge workers using AI tools. However, the gender gap is growing, impacting men and women differently. Digitalization and automation particularly threaten women's jobs, with significant risks of job loss and displacement. Read More
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