More women in a STEM field leads people to label it a ‘soft science’ Communications & Technology New research shows that one factor influencing the use of the labels 'soft science' or 'hard science' is gender bias.
Technology threatens to widen the STEM gender gap Monday March 8, 2021 By MJ Salier Career Matters New tech like AI, 5G and machine learning threaten to widen the STEM gender gap. We simply must avoid bias in these new innovations.
Industry cadetships: a good but small step to tap the talents of women in STEM Wednesday October 28, 2020 By Pi-Shen Seet and Janice Jones Economy & Industry Difficulties in recruitment for STEM jobs suggest a looming national shortage of qualifications and technical skills. Low female aspiration for, and participation in, STEM education…
We can’t let STEM skills become a casualty of COVID-19 Monday August 10, 2020 By Cathy Foley Economy & Industry Future economic growth will depend on the creation of future industries such as advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, space and quantum technologies. Science, including social sciences, will…
The ‘female’ brain: why damaging myths about women and science keep coming back in new forms Tuesday August 4, 2020 By Gina Rippon Culture Whenever we attempt to explain the under-representation of women in science, debunked myths seem to sneak back into the debate in different guises – no…
Challenging the climate of bias Tuesday February 11, 2020 By Jen Martin Career Advice Although there’s still inequality in STEMM, the largest ever all-woman expedition to Antarctica is working to challenge the future.
