Our Picks for November 18, 2018
This week, we highlight a recent report from the Irish Research Council featuring their strategies to support gender equality in research careers. It includes concrete actions as well as data on funding applications, awards and success rate compared by gender in the last 5 years.
This article focuses on the increase of women representation in careers that were historically dominated by men, and encourages women to keep applying to these type of jobs to reach a new balance.
In the political sphere, Secretary DeVos' proposed Title IX Rule aims to change the definition of sexual harassment in schools and the consequences for students to report it. This proposal has received mixed opinions, including a response from the Association for Women In Sciences that expresses concern about this change. This article lays out the reasons why the proposed changes might be problematic for Survivors.
And to end on a more positive note, this article narrates the life story of Dr. Jane C. Wright, a pioneer in chemotherapy and a great example of a woman who fought to break the barriers imposed to female scientists of her time.
Dr. Jane C. Wright (source)
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