All women in STEM articles – Page 7
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NewsPipeline of US female chemists in doubt
New figures raise concerns about the representation of women in US chemistry departments
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NewsSexism cases ‘tip of the iceberg’, says head of US science organisation
More must be done to combat harassment in science, according to outgoing AAAS president Geraldine Richmond
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NewsSexual harassment prompts research funders and government to act in US
Funding agencies take a stand against harassment in academic research, amid congressional pressure
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OpinionRooting out sexism
If we are going to address gender equality in science, we need to recognise our own biases, says Nicola Gaston
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NewsA third of Australian women in science and engineering ready to quit
Poor work–life balance and lower pay blamed for predicted exodus over next five years
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NewsReport paints picture of a healthy global scientific landscape
Rising numbers of researchers and increased spending on science mask waning commitment to research among richer nations
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CareersThe race to equality
Nina Notman looks at the group and individual efforts to promote racial equality in academia
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NewsRoyal Society improves gender balance among 2015 research fellows
Eight fellowships were awarded to female scientists this year, up from just two in 2014
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OpinionHow do we solve a problem like Marie?
Women in science’s history deserve better treatment than myths and martyrdom, says Philip Ball
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NewsWomen twice as likely to be hired for academic posts as men
Experiment shows that faculty staff are more likely to pick women for job roles based on hypothetical CVs
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CareersFrom lab tech to mass spec
Carol Robinson left school at 16 with no science qualifications but found her way to the top
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NewsRoyal Society to address gender imbalance
Society will encourage more women to apply for awards after ‘unacceptable’ success rate in 2014
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CareersThe mothers of invention
Nina Notman profiles four researchers successfully balancing an academic career with family life
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Financial hurdles prevent women returning to STEM
Survey suggests women in science and engineering careers find it hard to return to work following a break
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OpinionAn escape plan
Karin Bodewits suggests that academia’s chairs might hold more women if they have a clear view of the exit
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ReviewRocket girl: the story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America’s first female rocket scientist
Portrait of an unknown pioneer
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Chemists call for conference boycott over all men shortlist
Petition protests gender discrimination at major theoretical chemistry congress
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NewsCommons’ report echoes past messages on women in science
Problems identified long ago still dog UK efforts to increase women’s participation in research