All Diversity articles – Page 14
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OpinionRooting out sexism
If we are going to address gender equality in science, we need to recognise our own biases, says Nicola Gaston
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PodcastEctoparasiticides
Martha Henriques explains how compounds developed to keep parasites at bay may be protecting rhinos from poachers
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NewsA third of Australian women in science and engineering ready to quit
Poor work–life balance and lower pay blamed for predicted exodus over next five years
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NewsReport paints picture of a healthy global scientific landscape
Rising numbers of researchers and increased spending on science mask waning commitment to research among richer nations
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CareersThe race to equality
Nina Notman looks at the group and individual efforts to promote racial equality in academia
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NewsRoyal Society improves gender balance among 2015 research fellows
Eight fellowships were awarded to female scientists this year, up from just two in 2014
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OpinionHow do we solve a problem like Marie?
Women in science’s history deserve better treatment than myths and martyrdom, says Philip Ball
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CareersIs age the next diversity challenge?
Sarah Byrne investigates whether age discrimination could be unfairly holding back some researchers
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NewsGender bias in US research funding investigated
Three US Congresswomen requested an investigation into whether funding bias is holding back women in science
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NewsWomen twice as likely to be hired for academic posts as men
Experiment shows that faculty staff are more likely to pick women for job roles based on hypothetical CVs
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CareersFrom lab tech to mass spec
Carol Robinson left school at 16 with no science qualifications but found her way to the top
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NewsRoyal Society to address gender imbalance
Society will encourage more women to apply for awards after ‘unacceptable’ success rate in 2014
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CareersThe mothers of invention
Nina Notman profiles four researchers successfully balancing an academic career with family life
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News
US science funder updates policy on same sex partners
National Institutes of Health now recognises same sex marriages in its grants policies
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Research
Chemistry performs better on gender balance in US than other physical science
Representation of women among US chemistry doctoral recipients is nearly 40%
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News
Financial hurdles prevent women returning to STEM
Survey suggests women in science and engineering careers find it hard to return to work following a break
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OpinionAn escape plan
Karin Bodewits suggests that academia’s chairs might hold more women if they have a clear view of the exit
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - April 2014
Why are researchers boycotting a conference? How can Raman spectroscopy reveal the true colours of paintings? And how can shrimp shells help clean the ocean?
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Opinion'No sexuality please, we're scientists'
David Smith wonders why gay scientists seem to stay unseen, and asks does it matter?