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Make inclusion a habit in just 5 minutes a day
AWIS
If left unchecked, unconscious biases can limit the success of your relationships, your organization, and your community. AWIS is pleased to be able to offer our flagship partner program to individuals and teams. Designed by behavior economist, Dr. Amanda Felkey, this three-month program will help you establish new thought patterns over time. You'll also be able to connect with like-minded folks in the AWIS community. Get More Information and Register Here.
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Happening tomorrow: Estate planning webinar
AWIS
Only one in three American adults has an estate plan that would allow them to leave the legacy they desire. Michael Salazar will discuss why estate planning is important for every family and demonstrate how to to plan for it. Join us this Wednesday, August 21 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how you can begin planning. Register Now
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Leading with grace & vision
AWIS
In the latest AWIS Magazine, AWIS member Judith Mwobobia interviewed Dorian Traube, PhD, Dean of the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Dean Traube shared insights into her career, including the increased focus on the scientific aspects of contemporary social work, and how the field deals with equity, diversity, and inclusion issues. Read More
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A call for government agencies to fill research gaps on women's health
Union of Concerned Scientists
Women, making up 50.4% of the U.S. population, are underrepresented in medical research, leading to underestimated chronic condition costs and poorer health outcomes. Despite living longer, women experience more years with disability. A National Academies report highlights critical gaps in understanding women's health. Read More
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CELEBRATING WOMEN in SCIENCE
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Promoted by Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
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An overnight success 20 years in the making
CRN
As the leader of a multimillion-dollar growing business, Avis Yates Rivers is a successful serial entrepreneur. She started her career at Exxon, branched out to start her own business and has more than 30 years of general management experience in the information technology industry. Read More
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Women in STEM with Charlotte Owens
Drug Target Review
Charlotte Owens, a senior VP at Organon, focuses on advancing women's health care and reducing health disparities. Her path in medicine, driven by a passion for equitable health, led her to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Owens is committed to addressing social determinants of health. Read More
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Promoted by Stevens Institute of Technology
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Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden
AMA
In a disturbing but consistent trend, women physicians continue to be more likely to experience symptoms of burnout, feel less valued at work and have lower job satisfaction than their male counterparts, even while they're less likely to say they intend to leave their current positions, exclusive AMA survey data shows. Read More
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Gender bias in medical research: How women are still overlooked
The Week
Medical research has historically disproportionately favored male subjects, leading to a lack of data on women's health. Despite decades of concerns about the exclusion of women from clinical trials, they continue to be underrepresented, with evidence indicating that women suffer as a result. Read More
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5 DEI expectations organizations should have of all leaders
Forbes
DEI initiatives falter without leadership support; even minimal opposition can undermine these efforts. Leadership reflects organizational priorities, and ignoring DEI sends a message that it's not valued. DEI should be treated as essential as any other critical function. Read More
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