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Science faculty’s subtle gender biases favor male students
09 October 2012
"In a randomized double-blind study (n = 127), science faculty from research-intensive universities rated the application materials of a student—who was randomly assigned either a male or female name—for a laboratory manager position. Faculty...
Scholarship, public debate and public policy: ANU Public Policy Fellows
25 July 2012
This seminar and forum, held in July 2012, showcased a number of ANU Public Policy Fellows including Gender Institute members Professor Kim Rubenstein and Professor Margaret Thornton (event video linked below). Professor Kim Rubenstein’s address...
How many papers is a baby 'worth'?
01 July 2012
"How many papers is a baby ‘worth’? We were prompted to ask this provocative question by recent experiences, working on appointment committees and writing research grants in Australia, where provisions to quantify research track-records ‘relative to...
Why do female academics give up on becoming professors?
25 May 2012
"Australian higher education is often seen as a female-friendly industry, with overall numbers of both female students and academic staff outnumbering men. Yet women remain a minority as senior academics. ..." - The Conversation ( link to full post)
Why women leave academia and why universities should be worried
24 May 2012
"A recent report reveals that only 12% of third year female PhD students want a career in academia. Curt Rice looks at the reasons why and warns that universities' survival is at risk..." - Guardian ( link to full post)
Diversity in science carnival: Imposter syndrome edition
30 April 2012
"Welcome to the 15th Edition of the Diversity in Science Carnival, focusing on Imposter Syndrome! I knew that this issue affected a lot of people, but you'll realize just how many from the unprecedented number of people who have submitted posts! ..." -...
When scientists choose motherhood
01 February 2012
"A single factor goes a long way in explaining the dearth of women in math-intensive fields. How can we address it? ..." - American Scientist ( link to full post)
