Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia
JA Joyce, S Masina, L Michalik, C Pot, C Sempoux… - Cell, 2024 - cell.com
JA Joyce, S Masina, L Michalik, C Pot, C Sempoux, F Amati
Cell, 2024•cell.comGender inequality in STEM fields remains pervasive and undermines the ability for talented
individuals to excel. Despite advances, women still encounter obstacles in pursuing
academic careers and reaching leadership positions. This commentary discusses the"
scissor-shaped curve" and examines effective strategies to fix it, including data-driven
initiatives that we have implemented at our university.
individuals to excel. Despite advances, women still encounter obstacles in pursuing
academic careers and reaching leadership positions. This commentary discusses the"
scissor-shaped curve" and examines effective strategies to fix it, including data-driven
initiatives that we have implemented at our university.
Summary
Gender inequality in STEM fields remains pervasive and undermines the ability for talented individuals to excel. Despite advances, women still encounter obstacles in pursuing academic careers and reaching leadership positions. This commentary discusses the "scissor-shaped curve" and examines effective strategies to fix it, including data-driven initiatives that we have implemented at our university.
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