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As my last post on this platform, here is a link to our review of "Invisible Women" by @CCriadoPerez. Follow me on bluesky at bsky.app/profile/janethering…. See: epistimi.org/blog/invisible-…
Part of the problem with „brilliance“ is that it focuses all attention on individuals. People actively engaged in science know that it is a team effort.
What do we lose when we value brilliance so highly? I would argue a lot of potentially talented people but we can gain an unpleasant work environment occamstypewriter.org/athened…
Why has the representation if women on the Umeå University faculty stagnated at 33% in recent years? umu.se/en/about-umea-univers…
"The key to most people going along with all these ideas is that they are basic common sense"
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In this @epistimi_STEMM blog post, Patricia Maurice and I suggest how #STEMM leaders can prepare for emerging challenges. Re-posting welcome (@AcademiaSpeak, @AcademicParity). See: epistimi.org/blog/preparing-…
Sign this petition to demand that @ETH_en must provide a fair and equitable study and work environment free from mobbing, bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination. change.org/p/weareshocked-it…
Some very important insights for research cooperation between Global North and South. i2insights.org/2024/10/15/co…
A former visiting professor and alumna of @ETH was defamed in the media. ETH will not help her defend herself. Against Misinformation & Defamation - For Academic Integrity gofund.me/bc179daf
If you believe Donald Trump’s promise to stop taxing American expats, read this piece from 2018. He didn’t do this when he had the chance. Why should we believe him now? nbcnews.com/think/opinion/am…
Read @jeffreywtalley's view as an #ALLY of women in #STEMeducation on the @epistimi_STEMM blog. Re-posting welcome (@500womensci, @AcademiaSpeak, @ETH_WPF). See: epistimi.org/blog/a-male-all…
My post "When scientific institutions allow unethical behavior by scientists, why should the public trust in science?" addresses the issue of unearned co-authorship. @martin_amrein, @donzerene, @AcademicParity, @AcademiaSpeak. See: strukturelle.ch/en/post/when…
Are you prepared to take on a leadership position in STEMM? Read tips from me and Patricia Maurice in the latest post in our @epistimi_STEMM blog series. Re-posting welcome (@500WSZurich, @ETH_WPF). See: epistimi.org/blog/embarking-…
Kamala Harris‘ autobiography is a great read, but if you’re short on time, read our review. Then make sure you’re registered to vote.
In her 2019 book, Kamala Harris demonstrates how women can disrupt entrenched systems in fields dominated by white men. Her story illustrates the benefits of growing up with a scientist as a mother. See: zenodo.org/records/13766199
In her 2019 book, Kamala Harris demonstrates how women can disrupt entrenched systems in fields dominated by white men. Her story illustrates the benefits of growing up with a scientist as a mother. See: zenodo.org/records/13766199
If you are a US citizen living abroad, you are eligible to vote even if you have never lived in the US. A simple, streamlined (and non-partisan) process for registering and requesting your ballot is available at: votefromabroad.org/