Gender pay gap explained by children and choice of field, study finds
A year after earning their Ph.D.s, women earn nearly a third less than men
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We need to do more for women in science
The scientific community must do a better job confronting the issues facing women in science, our author writes -
The complex role of gender in faculty hiring
In computer science faculty hiring decisions, gender is indirectly considered through its correlation with measures like productivity, study finds -
After years of growth, female first authorship in top medical journals has stalled
Female first authorship has increased since 1994 but plateaued from 2009 to 2014 -
How to handle a sexual harasser
A professor advises fellow female scientists of a common sexual harassment pattern -
What makes elite academics move?
Children’s ages, peer environment quality, and recent funding affect decisions to move to new institutions, a new study suggests -
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Countering gender bias at conferences
Female speakers are underrepresented at some conferences, but a vocal group of advocates is working to address the problem. -
Divvying it up
By staying balanced, focused, and organized, Lesley Yellowlees has risen through the ranks while maintaining a vibrant family life -
