Busting the myths about sexual harassment
Pursuit: All articles,
The #MeToo movement has put the spotlight on just how widespread and harmful sexual harassment is, injecting much needed…
Improving the Effectiveness of Graduate STEM Education
astrobites,
Title: Graduate STEM Education for the 21st CenturyMany of us have a stereotypical image in mind when we think of a traditional…
Mansplaining
OnMedica Blogs,
From recent BMA report to representation of women in research, Chris Preece talks about sexism in medicineRelated items from…
Vanderbilt faculty and postdocs report few experiences with sexual harassment in survey, but concerns persist
Vanderbilt News,
Vanderbilt University today released the results of its first-ever sexual harassment survey of Vanderbilt University-employed…
Why Pimping, the Practice, and the Word—Should Be Eradicated from Medicine
BMC series blog,
It is the first month of medical school, and you hear the word pimping in an unfamiliar context: medical education. You learn…
Why don’t more women win science Nobels?
DJG Blogger,
All of the 2019 Nobel Prizes in science were awarded to men. That’s a return to business as usual, after biochemical engineer…
Organizational culture
UnderstandingSociety,
It is of both intellectual and practical interest to understand how organizations function and how the actors within them…
Kindness, Culture, and Caring: The Open Science Way
HASTAC blog,
Overcoming Ice and Stereotypes at the Bottom of the World
Eos,
The year 1969 was monumental. It is remembered in popular culture for the Moon landing, the Stonewall riots, and Woodstock. But…
Why victim blaming is so common in sexual harassment — study sheds light on perpetrator empathy
ZME Science,
Men's empathy for other men is likely at play, the new study suggests.
Creating a harassment-free lab, Aug. 14
OHSU Research News,
Join the OHSU research community for “Creating a harassment-free lab,” a webinar from the National Center for Faculty…
Gender Bias Narratives in Medicine
Physician's Weekly,
“At my interview for residency at a prestigious midwestern university hospital, the chairman asked me if my low grades in a few…
AGU Awarded Grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Eos,
AGU has been awarded a 3-year grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to launch the AGU Ethics and Equity Initiative…
Embrace Your Passion in Engineering
Nature Research Bioengineering Community,
The theme of International Woman in Engineering Day on June 23rd, 2019 is "Transforming the Future". On this special day, we…
House Science Committee Approves Bill to Stop Sexual Harassment
Eos,
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology unanimously approved bipartisan legislation today, 20 June, to stop…
Is It Time To Ban 'Manels' (All-Male Panels) In The Academy?
TaxProf Blog,
Chronicle of Higher Education, NIH Leader Shuns All-Male Panels. Many Applaud the Gesture, but Not All.: In late March, Francis…
NIH Director Vows to Decline Invitations to All-Male Speaking Panels
Smart News,
“It is not enough to give lip service to equality,” Francis Collins said, “leaders must demonstrate their commitment through…
National Academy Can Now Expel Scientists in Cases of Misconduct
Eos,
The National Academy of Sciences, established during Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, has long been an exclusive circle of…
Eight Ways to Support Women in Science
Eos,
To succeed in science, women must overcome subtle biases that favor men as well as a culture of overt sexual harassment. These…
We, Too
Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog,
by Abby Rosenberg (@AbbyRosenbergMD) I didn’t want to be another “me too” story. I am becoming one, now, because I believe in…
ESA joins the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment
EcoTone: news and views on ecological science,
From ESA Executive Director Catherine O’Riordan, ESA has joined the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment as one of the 100…
‘I want what my male colleague has, and that will cost a few million dollars’
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
BethAnn McLaughlin: ‘Too many women in science have to run the gauntlet of abuse and leave’
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
The scientist behind a website to expose sexual ‘harassholes’ on her campaign and its impact – and who she plans to shame…
Preventing abuses of power in grad school
Small Pond Science,
I had a great time in grad school. I absolutely loved it. But I’m quick(er than some) to recognize that my experience can’t be…
#MeToo: A culture change is needed in health care
KevinMD.com,
This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. The #MeToo movement exploded into the national spotlight in October 2017…
#MeToo: Counting the Collective Harm of Missing Women’s Work
Verdict | Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia,
The recent New York Times revelations about Ryan Adams, a powerful musician and music producer, shine a spotlight on the…
TIME’S UP Healthcare: Can we put an end to gender inequality and harassment in medicine?
Latest BMJ blogs,
Female doctors are calling for safer and more equal workplaces for the benefit of the workforce and…
Update on NIH’s Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment in Science
NIH Extramural Nexus,
Today we released a very important statement outlining actions NIH is taking to become part of the solution to address sexual…
'Leading the charge' on racism, sexism, activism in medicine
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
Esther Choo, M.D., is interviewed about 'Leading the Charge' on racism, sexism and activism in Medicine.
Sexual harassment in medicine
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
An AAMC News column on diversity and inclusion cites a 2018 report that found women in medicine have instinctively banded…
Biology Lab Strips James Watson of All Honorary Titles After 'Reprehensible' Race Remarks
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The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has stripped James Watson, the 90-year-old Nobel Prize-winning scientist famous for…
Biology Lab Strips James Watson of All Honorary Titles After 'Reprehensible' Race Remarks
Noozilla Top,
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has stripped James Watson, the 90-year-old Nobel Prize-winning scientist famous for…
Physics Has an Obvious Gender Problem—So How Does Someone End Up Thinking the Field is Biased Against Men?
Physics Buzz,
Few pursue a career in physics expecting it to be a smooth ride; the subject is notoriously challenging, the playing field…
TWiV 520: This old mouse
This Week in Virology with Vincent Racaniello,
The TWiVidae review universal influenza vaccines that are in clinical trials, and discovery of an atypical parvovirus that…
Sexual harassment in academic contexts
UnderstandingSociety,
Sexual harassment of women in academic settings is regrettably common and pervasive, and its consequences are grave. At the…
Please help MeTooSTEM launch as a nonprofit organization
Scientopia,
This post is to ask you to consider donating to a fundraiser to launch MeTooSTEM as a charitable organization. I know I do not…
#MeToo, Grad School, and You
astrobites,
Title: Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineEditors…
Why are female science Nobel Prize winners so rare?
Forum:Blog,
Donna Strickland was only the third female physicist to receive the award, after Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert-Mayer…
Is the problem implicit bias or is it gender harassment?
Small Pond Science,
At a conference earlier this year, one of my science heroes was on a discussion panel, and was asked what steps matter most…
Tackling Harassment and its Roots in Scholarly Communication: Practical Steps for Organizations and Individuals
The Scholarly Kitchen,
Following a rich and lively panel discussion at ALPSP, Alison Mudditt summarizes the cultural changes needed and practical…
Helping Postdocs Step into the Limelight
Michigan Health Lab,
Institutional supports—and an exciting competition—are amplifying the voices of an often overlooked group of research trainees.
It happens here, too: Lessons for universities on preventing sexual harassment
Interview: Kurdish independence and Turkey-KRG ties,
By Dick StartzWhile school was out this summer, the National Academy of Sciences published the over 300-page report, “Sexual…
Scientific institutions continue to lag behind the #TimesUp movement
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
OHSU expert co-authors viewpoint: ‘Time’s up for medicine? Only time will tell.’
Combatting sexual harassment in science and medicine
Vital Record,
The number of women entering fields like science, engineering and medicine have been growing in recent decades. However, as…
AASWOMEN Newsletter for August 10, 2018
Women In Astronomy,
AAS Committee on the Status of Women AAS Committee on the Status of WomenIssue of August 10, 2018eds: Nicolle Zellner, Heather…
A diverse team of UI researchers tackle energy, the environment and nanotechnology | Little Village
Computational Chemistry Daily,
littlevillagemag.com - A sign in the east wing of the Chemistry Building points visitors to the lab of the University of Iowa’s…
Links 7/18: URL Mountains
Slate Star Codex,
British soldier James Brooke was wounded in the Anglo-Burmese War and the military wouldn’t let him continue serving with his…
scientific societies start to address sexual harassement
Xi'an's Og,
As ISBA releases a letter of her president to the members about the decision by the ISBA Board [taken in Edinburgh] to exclude…
Sexual harassment rampant in science and worst in medicine, says report [News]
Canadian Medical Association Journal current issue,
Do you know a department/program/university/institute/etc. that is doing something worth emulating regarding graduate student mental health?
Dynamic Ecology,
There is general agreement that too many graduate students experience poor mental health and that more needs to be done to…
Recommended Reading: The NAS Report on Sexual Harassment
Sustainable Nano,
Sexual harassment in science is a big topic, and a big report was released about it a couple weeks ago by the National…
The Aftermath of the #MeToo Movement
Verdict | Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia,
Not even a year has passed since the New York Times first published its story with multiple, serious allegations of sexual…
Weekend Reading: Midsummer Edition
ProfHacker,
Deskboarding. flickr photo by Matt_Briston shared with no copyright restrictions using Creative Commons Public Domain Mark (PDM…
Letter to the Editor: Re ‘International Student’s Ph.D. Withheld After Title IX Complaint Accuses Him of “Retaliatory” Publication of Information’
The Sun,
To the Editor:I am writing to express my concern about the writing in an article titled, “International Student’s Ph.D.
統合イノベーション戦略、骨太方針、未来投資戦略
科学政策ニュースクリップ,
2018年6月12日〜2018年6月18日★Global Survey of…
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Endorses Ombuds for Higher Ed's Sexual Harassment Problem
The Ombuds Blog,
The umbrella scientific organization for the U.S. has issued a report calling for a culture change in academia to respond to…
NASEM Report on Sexual Harassment of Women in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Women In Astronomy,
Earlier this week, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released the report "Sexual Harassment of Women…
Does Your Institution Foster a Culture of Sexual Harassment?
Eos,
U.S. colleges and universities need to fundamentally transform their cultures to prevent sexual harassment, a new report…
Amid rampant sexual harassment in science, academies aren’t ejecting abusers
Policy – Ars Technica,
Enlarge / High-angle photograph of a woman scientist holding an electrophoresis plate for DNA separation over the UVP imaging…
National Academies of Science Releases “Sexual Harassment of Women Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine” Report
LJ INFOdocket,
From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: A systemwide change to the culture and climate in higher…
Statement on National Academies sexual harassment study
NSF News,
In September 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities funded the National Academies of…