Scientific fieldwork can be a harassment and assault minefield for women and LGBTQ+ people
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In August of last year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a damning report about the pervasive culture of sexual…
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The biologist working to save Peru’s yellow-tailed monkey: Q
South Africa Today,
Peruvian biologist and anthropologist Fanny Cornejo has won the Emerging Conservationist Award from the Indianapolis Prize, the…
The biologist working to save Peru’s yellow-tailed monkey: Q
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Peruvian biologist and anthropologist Fanny Cornejo has won the Emerging Conservationist Award from the Indianapolis Prize, the…
A woman to reboot Indiana Jones? Yes, please.
Washington Post,
Brenna R. Hassett, a founder of trowelblazers.com, is a bioarchaeologist at the University of Central Lancashire and author of “B…
Why we need diverse storytellers of human evolution
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As far as we know, our camp is the first of its kind with the express purpose of giving young women who might be drawn to…
allegations of abuse
Science Magazine,
Editor's note: This article includes crude language and disturbing details. Boston University (BU) is investigating sexual…
Academic fieldwork is a context where harassment and sexual misconduct can thrive
Wonkhe,
Whilst the pandemic disrupted fieldwork internationally, field sites are back in full-swing this summer.
Playing It Safe in Field Science
Earth & Space Science News,
Changing the Culture of Fieldwork in the Geosciences - Eos
Earth & Space Science News,
Field-based investigations are an integral part of university-based research programs in the geosciences and frequently take…
Meet the glaciologist with the one of the coolest job in the world
Silicon Republic,
Glaciologist M Jackson spoke to deputy editor Jenny Darmody about the importance of glaciers and how everyone is connected to…
News story from Times Higher Education on Wednesday 16 December 2020
Times Higher Education,
Arctic expedition's dress code raises concerns about sexism in science
MSN,
LONDON — The dress-code policy of a prominent polar research institute in Germany has provoked criticism and outrage after it…
Le code vestimentaire de l’expédition arctique suscite des inquiétudes concernant le sexisme dans la science
News 24,
LONDRES – La politique de code vestimentaire d’un important institut de recherche polaire en Allemagne a provoqué des critiques…
Arctic Expedition’s Dress Code Raises Concerns About Sexism in Science
New York Times,
The scientific institute leading the trip denied that its policy had been applied to a specific sex, saying, “Women and men…
No 'hot pants': Sexist rules for women on Arctic expedition
E & E News,
Drifting on a ship in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, four women listened in quiet disbelief to the rules of a new dress code.
The Challenges of Fieldwork for LGBTQ+ Geoscientists
Earth & Space Science News,
Fieldwork is often framed as central to geoscience research. What fieldwork comprises varies across geoscience disciplines and…
The Dark Side of Being a Female Shark Researcher
Scientific American,
I was 21 years old when I encountered the place where sharks and television intersect.
The #MeToo Movement Has Reached One Of The World's Most Remote Workplaces: Antarctica
Buzzfeed,
The power dynamics at play in any workplace sexual harassment scenario are "heightened" in Antarctica, one researcher said.
Body-Based Jargon Can Be Harassment When It Turns Sexual
Earth & Space Science News,
Content warning: This article contains examples of body-based and sexual terms applied to geoscience concepts.
To Antarctica and beyond
CNN News,
In the cold desolation of Antarctic winter, a remote base is preparing humans for Mars.
Viewpoint: Yes, Sexual Harassment Still Drives Women Out of Physics
American Physical Society - Physics ,
Julie Libarkin, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA April 22, 2019 Physics…
Archaeological society tries to stem continuing controversy over #MeToo scandal | Science
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The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) continues to battle fallout for the way it handled a #MeToo scandal at its annual…
#MeToo controversy erupts at archaeology meeting | Science
Science/AAAS,
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO—The annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) here was roiled by a #MeToo scandal…
#Metoo in de wetenschap | EOS Wetenschap
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De hashtag metoo heeft talloze verhalen van seksuele intimidatie aan het licht gebracht.
The #MeToo movement shook up workplace policies in science
Science News,
New research seeks to better understand how sexual harassment affects women SPEAKING OUT U.S.
Science Has a Sexual Harassment Problem – Here’s What’s Being Done About it
Biospace,
Sexual harassment has been a big focus in the news as of late, but much of this focus has been primarily concerned with the…
The Many Ways Women Get Left Out of Paleontology
Smithsonian Magazine,
You can’t talk about the early days of paleontology without talking about Mary Anning.
The Harassment Problem in Scientific Dream Jobs
Outside,
When geologist Jane Willenbring was a 22-year-old graduate student, in 1999, she got to live what should have been a geologist’s…
Leading Science Museum Turns the Page on a Prominent #MeToo Case
Scientific American,
NEW YORK CITY—For nearly a year and a half, one of the most important scientific posts at the American Museum of Natural…
News story from Sciences et Avenir on Friday 18 May 2018
Sciences et Avenir,
Sexuelle Belästigung: #MeToo im Labor?
Spektrum,
Oft bringt erst öffentlicher Druck etwas ins Rollen Hier war ebenfalls öffentlicher Druck nötig, bevor der Vorfall ernsthafte…
How science has bred predatory behaviour and perpetuated sexual harassment
ABC.net.au,
When Amy* sat beside a friend at a conference dinner, it didn't take long for the two very senior, well-respected scientists…
In the #MeToo era, a chatbot can help people report workplace harassment
The Conversation,
Campaigns like #MeToo and Time’s Up mean that public discussion about sexual harassment has finally bubbled up to the surface.
In the #MeToo era, a chatbot can help people report workplace harassment
Yahoo! News,
Campaigns like #MeToo and Time’s Up mean that public discussion about sexual harassment has finally bubbled up to the surface.
How chatbots could replace your HR department
BBC News,
“Please tell me everything you can remember about what happened. Try to not leave anything out, even if it seems trivial.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
WVPE,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
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Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
Northern Public Radio,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
SDPB Radio,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
KERA News,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
WUNC,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
WUWM,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
How a friend’s assault led one researcher to study sexual harassment in science
Marketplace,
Science remains a male-dominated field, and in academia, some take advantage of that power.
News story from Stat News on Monday 26 February 2018
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Beyond Hollywood: Women share experiences of sexual harassment in the world of science
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32 minutes ago Carinya Sharples Share Tweet Email Reddit Print Share Tweet Email Reddit Print Far away from the red carpets of…
Safe spaces: Tackling sexual harassment in science
Mongabay,
Through this 3-month long investigation, Mongabay examined a variety of common situations in sciences where people are…
Universities have a sexual harassment problem. Can they fix it?
Vox.com,
Karissa Fenwick says she was at a conference in New Orleans in January when her academic adviser tried to kiss her.
Harassment Among Scientists
Genomeweb,
By shining a light on sexual harassment and assault among scientists, a group of researchers hopes to change the scientific…
La revista 'Science' denuncia el acoso sexual en la ciencia
MSN,
"Hemos visto a amigas, empleadas y colegas sufrir en una cultura que mira para otro lado, etiquetando el acoso como como una…
Dartmouth’s Todd Heatherton, Under Investigation for “Sexual Misconduct,” Allegedly Groped Woman in 2002
Slate Magazine,
Kane5197/Wikimedia Commons Three tenured professors from the psychological and brain sciences department at Dartmouth College—Tod…
Wat #MeToo kan leren van 'grote broer' #AstroSH
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Laat de term #MeToo vallen en de meeste mensen weten waar je het over hebt. #AstroSH doet bij een stuk minder mensen een…
Marie Curie Was Born 150 Years Ago and Women Are Still Fighting to Be Scientists
Yahoo! News,
Today, November 7, marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marie Sklodowska, later known as Marie Curie.
It's been 150 years since Marie Curie was born and women still have to fight to be scientists
Newsweek,
Today, November 7, marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marie Sklodowska, later known as Marie Curie.
Molestie sessuali: quanto pesano nella ricerca scientifica? - Galileo
Galileonet,
2 novembre 2017 - - Stampa Sull’American Anthropologist, una ricerca fa luce sulle esperienze negative vissute durante le…
Confronting Sexual Harassment in Science
Scientific American,
If anyone thought scientists were somehow different from ordinary people—nobler, more ethical, more pure—then events over the…
Mobbet og seksuelt trakassert på forskeroppdrag
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Å insistere på å ha samtaler mens man er naken, å vitse om utseende, nedvurdere evner, tvinge til seg et kyss, voldtekt.
Sexual Harassment at Fieldwork
Medindia,
College students choosing careers that require extensive fieldwork are inquiring their supervisors and advisers about how to…
Study Digs into Sexual Harassment During Fieldwork
The Scientist Magazine,
ISTOCK, MARQUESPHOTOGRAPHYThe disgrace of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein after reports of allegations that he sexually harassed…
The Sexual Harassment Report Is the Tip of the Iceberg
Outside,
Last Friday, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke stood in front a group of 75 employees at Grand Canyon National Park to talk…
Report Identifies Factors Associated with Harassment, Abuse in Academic Fieldwork
Science Newsline,
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- College students considering careers in fields like archaeology or geology that require extensive work at…
Report identifies factors associated with harassment, abuse in academic fieldwork
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Home Other Sciences Social Sciences October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 College students considering careers in fields like…
Report identifies factors associated with harassment, abuse in academic fieldwork
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Anthropology Kathryn Clancy and her colleagues interviewed students and faculty about their experiences in academic fieldwork.
Report identifies factors associated with harassment, abuse in academic fieldwork
EurekAlert!,
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- College students considering careers in fields like archaeology or geology that require extensive work at…
Sexual Harassment in Science is Just Like Hollywood: Everyone Knows Who The Weinstein Is
Yahoo! Finance USA,
Somewhere in the world, there is a Harvey Weinstein-type with a PhD. Many. That much most scientists know.
Sexual harassment scandals aren't contained to Hollywood. They've happened in science for years
Newsweek,
Somewhere in the world, there is a Harvey Weinstein-type with a PhD. Many. That much most scientists know.
Sexual Harassment in Science is Just Like Hollywood: Everyone Knows Who The Weinstein Is
Yahoo! News,
Somewhere in the world, there is a Harvey Weinstein-type with a PhD. Many. That much most scientists know.
There is not a continent on planet Earth without sexual harassment
Vox.com,
Harvey Weinstein’s story of abuse isn’t rare. Powerful men harass and intimidate women in all industries, in all corners of the…
Antarctic scientist accused of sexually assaulting researchers
SFGate,
Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to Boston University, Science magazine reports.
Antarctic geologist accused of sexually harassing, assaulting female researchers
The Salt Lake Tribune,
Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to Boston University, Science magazine reports.
Antarctic geologist accused of sexually harassing, assaulting female researchers
The Sentinel-Echo,
Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to Boston University, Science magazine reports.
Antarctic geologist accused of sexually harassing, assaulting female researchers
The Chronicle of Higher Education,
Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to Boston University, Science magazine reports.
News story from The Gazette on Tuesday 10 October 2017
The Gazette,
Antarctic geologist accused of sexually harassing, assaulting female researchers
Washington Post,
Antarctica (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images) Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to…
Antarctic geologist accused of sexually harassing, assaulting female researchers
Washington Post,
Antarctica (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images) Two women have accused a prominent geologist of sexual harassment in a complaint to…
Women Scientists Report Sexual Harassment On Boston University Expeditions
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Multiple women have opened up about being sexually harassed by Boston University professor Dr.
Women Scientists Report Sexual Harassment On Boston University Expeditions
Huffington Post,
WOMEN 10/09/2017 12:22 pm ET The harassment reportedly occurred on BU research trips to Antarctica.
News story from The Boston Globe on Saturday 07 October 2017
The Boston Globe,
The Cut Several Women Allege a Prominent Scientist Sexually Harassed Them in Antarctica
New York Magazine,
In the wake of explosive sexual-harassment allegations out of Hollywood comes a report of disturbing behavior from the end of…
Disturbing allegations of sexual harassment in Antarctica leveled at noted scientist
Science/AAAS,
Editor’s note: This article includes crude language and disturbing details. Boston University (BU) is investigating sexual…
Confronting sexual harassment in chemistry | September 18, 2017 Issue - Vol. 95 Issue 37
Chemical & Engineering News,
6% of sexual harassment survivors report it. 25% of women in the workplace experience sexual harassment.
She was a rising star at a major university. Then a lecherous professor made her life hell.
True Viral News,
Celeste Kidd was elated when she learned, in 2007, that she had been invited to interview for a Ph.D.
She was a rising star at a major university. Then a lecherous professor made her life hell.
Mother Jones,
Jim Feng/Getty Celeste Kidd was elated when she learned, in 2007, that she had been invited to interview for a PhD program at…
Firing James Damore Could Be a Setback for Google's Diversity Goals
Harvard Business Review ,
Executive Summary One of the mistakes CEOs often make with their diversity efforts is assuming everyone shares their goals.
Firing James Damore Could Be a Setback for Google’s Diversity Goals
True Viral News,
Executive Summary One of the mistakes CEOs often make with their diversity efforts is assuming everyone shares their goals.
Firing James Damore Could Be a Setback for Google’s Diversity Goals
Global Advisors,
One of the mistakes CEOs often make with their diversity efforts is assuming everyone shares their goals.
News story from Gizmodo UK on Thursday 13 July 2017
Gizmodo UK,
Women of Color Face a Staggering Amount of Harassment in Astronomy
Gizmodo India,
Image: Flickr/ RStonejr The sciences are overwhelmingly hostile to women, and in astronomy, it's doubly bad for women of color.
News story from Gizmodo on Tuesday 11 July 2017
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Buzzfeed,
Among astronomers, women of color face more harassment than any other group, according to a new study published on Monday.
Many Women Of Color Feel Unsafe Working In Science, New Study Finds
Buzzfeed,
Among astronomers, women of color face more harassment than any other group, according to a new study published on Monday.
A Very Confusing Makeup Guide for Field Scientists
Yahoo!,
Or, why some scientists wear nail polish under their work boots in Antarctica. At the bottom of the Earth, on a tiny island in…
Advice to graduate students for dealing with sexual assault and harassment (essay)
Inside Higher Ed,
Sexual harassment comes in many forms, including physical misconduct and verbal and psychological abuse.
Michael Hiltzik: The Bill O'Reilly case shows what Fox News and UC Berkeley (horrors!) have in common
Arcamax,
The lesson likely to be widely drawn from the eviction of Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, announced Wednesday, is that even the…
News story from Los Angeles Times on Wednesday 19 April 2017
Los Angeles Times,
News story from Slate France on Saturday 15 April 2017
Slate France,
The weight of gender bias on women’s scientific careers
WUNC,
A series of high-profile sexual misconduct investigations have sent waves through the scientific academy this year.
The weight of gender bias on women’s scientific careers
Public Radio International,
A series of high-profile sexual misconduct investigations have sent waves through the scientific academy this year.
The weight of gender bias on women’s scientific careers
Global Post,
A series of high-profile sexual misconduct investigations have sent waves through the scientific academy this year.
News story from The Guardian on Friday 09 December 2016
The Guardian,
Here's what scares scientists when they're out in the field
The Verge,
Researchers dodge bears, fend off venomous insects, endure dangerous weather and even more dangerous people — all in the name…
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