Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
By the American Association of University Women (AAUW) In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law, and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A 2010 research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers — including stereotypes, gender bias, and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities — that continue to block women’s progress in STEM. The report also includes statistics on girls’ and women’s achievement and participation in these areas and offers new ideas for what each of us can do to more fully open scientific and engineering fields to girls and women. Stereotype Threat and Implicit Bias: Barriers to Women in STEM Stereotype threat arises in situations…
Tanzanian Scientist Who Runs UNEP
The health and prosperity of humanity are directly tied to the state of our environment. We are at a crossroads. Do we continue on…
7 Benefits of Zinc Every Woman Should Know About
By Zahra Barnes and Christine Byrne You’ve heard about zinc before, but do you know what it does for your health? For starters, zinc is a trace…
Without Tackling ‘Gross Inequalities’ Major Issues Will Go Unsolved, Warns UN Rights Chief Bachelet
In a more than half-hour address to the Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet highlighted concerns around the world, while also welcoming several firsts, such…
On the Marble
“you can never leave footprints that last if you are always walking on tiptoe” Leymah Roberta Gbowee A Liberian peace activist responsible for leading…
Dr Elizabeth Nkumbula Receives Award of Excellence
Commissioner, Workers Compensation Fund Control Board, Dr Elizabeth Nkumbula receiving her award of Excellence and also for her hard work and service to the…
Live A Unique Experience, Live Ecuador!
Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. It is the fourth-smallest country in South America, but it’s also one…
Championing the Cause of Widows – Her Excellency, Mrs. Eunice Ukamaka Egwu
Most politicians and their spouses only remember the less privileged when they are in the office or vying for one, and more often than…
Australia Refuses To Sign On To UN International Women’s Day Statement
The Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) has called out the Morrison government for failing to sign on to a United Nations International Women’s Day…
International Women’s Day: Women Advancing in The South African National Defence Force
According to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula the national defence force today has six female major generals and 46 women in the…
New Generation of Women Step Up in Indonesia’s Looming Election
Indonesian voters have yet to directly elect a female president, but more high-profile women than ever are leading parties and running for office as…
Turkish Gov’t Vows to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Women spend 90 percent of their income on their families, economy and education, hence the increase in the number of women entrepreneurs contributing to…
