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fromNature
3 days ago

Postdocs get more equipment time when applications are anonymized

Anonymizing the application process for scientific instruments reduces systemic bias and enables greater access for underrepresented researchers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We want women to have role models': how Sydney University is enticing more female academics to engineering

The University of Sydney's engineering faculty is launching a recruitment campaign specifically for women to address gender inequities.
fromDefector
1 week ago

WNBA Players Want To Share In The League's "Hypergrowth" | Defector

The labor deal will govern what WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the league's 'hypergrowth,' a moment of huge new valuations, a $2.2 billion media rights deal set to kick in next year.
Women
fromAol
1 week ago

More men are returning to the office. Here's why that matters for women.

Men are returning to the office in greater numbers than women, impacting gender equity and wage gaps.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The work from home gender gap is wider than ever as women continue to resist RTO efforts

"If I had a traditional 9-to-5 or 8:30-to-5:30 job and I had to be in the office, it wouldn't be possible. I'd be paying for before-school care. I'd be paying for after-school care. It just wouldn't logistically work," she told Fortune.
Women
#transgender-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Justice Department sues California over transgender student athletes

The U.S. Justice Department sued California over transgender athletes competing in female sports, citing federal anti-discrimination law violations.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Gender Equity Panel Members Tell Adams to Stand Up to Trump or Quit

Commission on Gender Equity demands Mayor Adams' resignation if he does not protect vulnerable groups' rights.
Mayor Adams criticized for inadequate response to threats against transgender, immigrant, and women's rights.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Gender Equity Panel Members Tell Adams to Stand Up to Trump or Quit

Commission on Gender Equity demands Mayor Adams' resignation if he does not protect vulnerable groups' rights.
Mayor Adams criticized for inadequate response to threats against transgender, immigrant, and women's rights.
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Women
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's Long Been Women's Responsibility. That Might Finally Be Shifting.

Women face significant physical and emotional side effects from long-term contraception, while male contraceptive options remain limited.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Motherhood Penalty and the Fatherhood Competence Gap

Mothers face career setbacks due to biases against their competence.
Caregiving fathers are viewed as less competent and lack support systems.
Achieving gender equity requires addressing biases towards both genders.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Hidden Confidence Tax: Time to Bargain for Better

Women face a 'confidence tax' in workplaces that diminishes their self-assurance and career prospects.
Evaluation biases against women focus on likability, hampering fair assessments and promotions.
NYC LGBT
fromJackson Heights Post
4 months ago

Assembly Member Gonzalez-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget - Jackson Heights Post

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas advocates for gender equity in FY26 Budget, emphasizing financial support for childcare and gender-based services.
Women in technology
fromTNW | Ecosystems
4 months ago

Dutch tech leaders call for stronger support for female founders

Gender inequity in tech remains prevalent, with female founders in Europe securing only 12% of VC funding, yet there are signs of improvement.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Women still majority at German colleges, study shows DW 03/06/2025

Women's enrollment in German higher education continues to rise, now exceeding 50% for the first time in history, highlighting gender shifts in education.
Women in technology
fromNature
4 months ago

Behind every great woman in science, there's another great woman in science

Women are entering STEMM careers faster than men but still represent only 35% of the workforce.
Access to mentoring significantly enhances women's success in STEMM fields.
Women in technology
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 months ago

199B: The cost of overlooking European deep tech led by women

European deep tech has significant gender equity issues, with only 22% of companies led by women, negatively impacting innovation and potential revenue.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Funding to women-founded startups declined 12% in 2024, but that wasn't far behind the broader market | TechCrunch

Women's venture funding trends reveal complex dynamics in the European market, particularly in deep tech.
fromNature
8 months ago

Grass-roots pressure grows to boost support for breastfeeding scientists

Supporting breastfeeding mothers in academia is crucial for gender equity, yet many institutions still lack robust policies.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

These women were writing for their lives. They were writing because they needed a job. And then they began writing for other people's lives to help save their lives and make their lives better.
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fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

UC sets new record with largest, most diverse class of California students for fall 2024

UC admitted largest, most diverse class for fall 2024, focusing on low-income, first-gen, and underrepresented students.
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