Females in Basic Sciences Get Seriously Screwed in Startup Packages. Knowledge is Power, So Plan Your Ask Accordingly.
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As people begin developing their applications for fall job listings, be keenly aware that there are huge gender gaps in how much money women get in their start up packages. …
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When Polite Isn't Going to Cut It: Calling Out Everyday Sexism at Conferences
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
What do you do when you are at an academic meeting and see the only woman on a panel not being given a chance to speak? If you're Marilee Talkington, …
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An Unexpected Career in Sex and Gender Biology
Dawn Newcomb, PhD
I transitioned to studying how sex hormones drive inflammation. That’s unusual, but it shouldn’t be.
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Queer Science Stories Needed 🌈
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Are you an LGBTQI scientist and a great writer? We need you! In June we are hosting blogs to celebrate Pride Month and your story matters! The more personal we …
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No Advances in the Last Decade in Closing the STEM Gender Gap
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As the total numbers of science doctorates awarded nearly double, the percent of women obtaining these degrees is unchanged after a decade of 'reform' and awareness.
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When anti-harassment policies are designed to fail
Angie NMNH
At so many institutions, the policies ostensibly meant to protect us are actually meant to keep us silent and afraid.
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Criticism of Donald Trump has become a get-out-of-jail-free card for sexist and cowardly academics
Angie NMNH
The scientific community has unwittingly allowed Trump to lower the bar for acceptable conduct.
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Reflecting on the Values I was Raised With
Allison Mayle, PhD
In the past week or so, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how I was “taught” to be a woman in our society, and how that relates to being …
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Writing for 2018? It's sooner than you think. You need a workshop. (Mentors, you can also COACH a workshop!)
The Edge for Scholars
The National Research Mentoring Network is running state-of-the-art workshops this spring to get you ready for early 2018 submissions.
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Sunday Long Reads: Alternative Science Facts , Health Disparity Fixes and Winners!
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Has everything gone to hell in a handbasket? Find out what's worth a second look this third week in January.
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