A study shows how “brilliance” in academia can hinder women
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Google just published a report with 6 barriers that hinder girls and women from opting for computer science. Still, another study…
Google just published a report with 6 barriers that hinder girls and women from opting for computer science. Still, another study…
As well as attending the Hay Literary Festival, I’ve been involved with a number of interviews and podcasts over the last…
When several years ago I posted the screenshot of a defamatory tweet by a serial harasser on my Facebook page (for “friends…
Last week I presented evidence to the Commons’ Science and Technology’s Select Committee enquiry into Diversity and Inclusion…
A couple of weeks ago I attended the annual conference of the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, and a fascinating day it was.
Zero-sum competitive environments that set up winners and losers may be less appealing to women. Photo and Co/The Image Bank…
Within the broader March-long observance of Women’s History Month, March 8th marks the annual International Women’s Day. It’s a…
Hoy se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia. En la Cátedra de Cultura Científica de la UPV/EHU…
Hoy se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia. En la Cátedra de Cultura Científica de la UPV/EHU este…
Katharina Nieswandt directed a team of philosophers and psychologists (Heather Maranges, Maxine Iannuccilli, Ulf Hlobil and…
Where do impostor feelings really come from? Research suggests that context plays an important role.
Part of it is just basic math.
By Joseph CimpianEducators and scientists alike are trying to increase the representation of women (and especially women of…
The ‘female’ brain: why damaging myths about women and science keep coming back in new forms August 3, 2020 10.13am…
Most people say they do not believe that men are smarter than women. But their minds reveal otherwise. He’s brilliant! And she’s…
Research compares, by gender, distribution and scientific output of Brazilian faculty who are active in stricto sensu…
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Do you feel as if your professional success is due to some kind of mistake? That you don’t deserve your grades, promotions, or…
Hemos ido a un centro de enseñanza y hemos preguntado a un grupo de jóvenes a qué científicas conocen. Han nombrado a Marie…
Foto: Sharon McCutcheon / UnsplashSería deseable que todas las personas con capacidad para ello pudiesen, si esa es su voluntad…
Just 4 percent of the Turing Award’s winners have been women. That lack of recognition has consequences.
The stereotype that associates being “brilliant” with White men more than White women is shared by children regardless of their…
An inclusive and motivating atmosphere is more likely to be achieved if teachers place greater emphasis on growth and…
I don’t know about you, but I’m used to hearing academics talking about how some people are just inherently brilliant. That…
The research, published in Nature Communications, also shows that girls do better than boys in non-STEM subjects.
The idea that science skills are innate and great discoveries are made only by “lone geniuses” is losing traction in STEM.
Women tend to underperform in introductory STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses, but tweaking how…
Why it acts as a barrier to success in school, and what can be done to debunk…
Recently, several articles have come out on Millennials and women but neither were enough to fill an entire post—so we’re…
The average man thinks he’s smarter than the average woman. And women generally agree. It starts early. At the age of five…
Going to an all-girls school isn’t necessarily what makes a girl good at math, research finds.
The following is a guest post* by Morgan Thompson (Pittsburgh) on explanations of the gender gap in philosophy. It covers some…
Continuing our series of blog posts for International Women’s Day, our Associate Editors discuss barriers to women entering…
But most people assume it's reserved mostly for men—and that stereotype begins at an early age -- Read more on…
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In a post on the New York Times Well Family blog, the authors of a study about gender stereotypes explain their findings…
Researchers are trying to tease apart the reasons why girls are less likely to become scientists and engineers.; Credit: Marc…
Being intellectually gifted is often stereotyped as a male quality, and American girls seem to absorb this thinking at a young…
Girls are less likely to identify their own gender as brilliant than boys are, even at age 5. One question is whether it's the…
Girls are less likely to identify their own gender as brilliant than boys are, even at age 5. One question is whether it's the…
While women in geosciences are awarded 40% doctoral degrees, they hold less than 10% of full professorial positions. In looking…
Interesting interview with Joshua Knobe (via Daily Nous).At present, you are appointed in both the cognitive science program…
Josh Knobe holds appointments in Yale’s Department of Philosophy and its Cognitive Science program. He has an office in the…
The following is a guest post* by Morgan Thompson (Pittsburgh), who, along with Toni Adleburg (UCSD), Sam Sims (Florida State)…
Women academics face inherent biases in the profession that limit career progression and influence. Emily Beaulieu and Kathleen…
Academic research plays an important role in uncovering bias and helping to shape a more equal society. But academia also…
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There has been a recent upswing in promoting a “culture of safety” in academic chemistry departments and labs across the country.
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During his April 1 on-air radio show, Rush Limbaugh cited a recent SocImages post titled, “Are Economics Majors Anti-Social?…
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A new study led by philosopher Sarah-Jane Leslie challenges the idea that women are underrepresented in STEM fields. They first…
Certain disciplines have a lower percentage of women than others. A study published in Science puts forward the hypothesis that…
K-12 education has been convulsed for years by the idea that good teaching is a trait, a tacit justification for all the…
K-12 education has been convulsed for years by the idea that good teaching is a trait, a tacit justification for all the…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the genius myth, the notion that in order to be a successful in certain disciplines, you need to…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the genius myth, the notion that in order to be a successful in certain disciplines, you need to…
Earlier this month, Science published a paper about the genius myth and gender. It found that when academics in a field think…
Women are less welcome than men in fields—including philosophy, physics, math, and music composition—where brilliance is viewed…
February 10, 2015 AAAS MemberCentral Blogger Daryl E.
anyaivanova/Shutterstock.com The underrepresentation of women in science has sparked much…
AAS Committee on the Status of WomenAAS Committee on the Status of WomenIssue of January 23, 2015eds: Daryl Haggard, Nicolle…
The gender gap in academia is no secret, especially in certain fields of study. In fact, its pretty blindingly obvious if you…
New survey casts light on gender imbalance in physics
This is an interesting thesis which could be further examined if the researchers could undertake an examination of whether the…
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you do not deserve your accomplishments, that you are a fraud. I’m always amazed at how…
美国的一个全国性调查结果表明,女性在学术界的参与情况可能反映了人
В номере журнала Science #347(6219), опубликованном 16 янв
AAS Committee on the Status of WomenIssue of January 16, 2015eds: Daryl Haggard, Nicolle Zellner, Meredith Hughes,
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People often talk about academic superstars as people who have written highly cited papers. Some of that has to do with people's…
Every mathematician and philosopher should watch this video by Sarah-Jane Leslie (Philosophy, Princeton) on her study with…
Every mathematician and philosopher should watch this video by Sarah-Jane Leslie (Philosophy, Princeton) on her study with…
The stereotype that women lack natural “brilliance” could explain their underrepresentation in academia, according to new…
In a recent issue of Science, there was an article entitled Belief that some fields require ‘brilliance’ may keep women out (hat…
People often talk about academic superstars as people who have written highly cited papers. Some of that has to do with people’s…
A new study shows that at even the highest echelons of academia, baseless assumptions are keeping women from being adequately…