Tag Archives: gender bias

Take the nomination pledge!

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Joan E. Strassmann

Anyone who follows the awards given by just about any scientific society will notice the lack of women. I could start listing awards given seldom to women from all our various societies. But instead, I ask something simple. Pledge to … Continue reading →

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How is a woman supposed to behave?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

Should we women be retiring, or aggressive? How do we strike a balance between being modest, yet letting our brilliance shine? How many times have you heard stories of women who were viewed as too assertive, with career consequences? There … Continue reading →

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