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Category Archives: Women in Science
Waiting for Publication
As I get my hands on the first copies of my new book Not Just for the Boys: Why we need more women in science (publication date May 11th), and prepare for my first talk specifically about the book on … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Women in Science
Tagged Diane Coyle, editing, Hannah Devlin, Latha Menon, Lisa Jardine-Wright, Not just for the boys, Paul Walton, podcasts, writing
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Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: What Will it Take?
Last week the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee produced its report into Diversity and Inclusion in STEM. It states in no uncertain terms that ‘Action must be taken that truly moves the dial’, recognizing that the issue of diversity … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged Commons Select Committe, exclusione, Katherine Birbalsingh, Systemic Change
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Has the World Changed (Enough)?
“The reported incidents of racism and misogyny are extremely alarming” according to Gareth Cook, fire brigade’s union regional organiser for London about the recent report into the London Fire Brigade. “Women have been “systematically failed” by the criminal justice system”, … Continue reading
Posted in Women in Science
Tagged confidence, harassment, Lindemann Trust, MIT
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Does Life Get Better at Mid-Career?
Julie Gould and Nature Careers podcasts have been running an interesting series (Muddle of the Middle) on what it’s like to be a mid-career/middle aged scientist. A time when precarity is likely to be past, but reality of all the different … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged equity, harassment, obstacles, patronising
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