RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS:
Portraits Of Women In Science
Breakthrough is a short film anthology from Science Friday and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) that follows women working at the forefront of their fields. Each episode blends deeply personal stories with innovative scientific research of women across STEM fields.
History of Women and Computers
One possible plug for the leaky pipeline
About Ben Barres
'I was born a woman. Thirteen years ago, at the age of 40, I decided to change my sex.'
Women in Neuroscience: A Call to Action
IWiN Toolkit: Candidate Recruitment and Evaluation
Anne-Marie Slaughter’s ‘Unfinished Business’
Three years ago, Anne-Marie Slaughter wrote an article for The Atlantic about the difficulty of career advancement for professional women with children. “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” which has now grown into “Unfinished Business,” electrified readers. Slaughter’s criticisms of workplace policies and attitudes were not new, but her article had the force of her own belated awakening to the problem.
Science faculty’s subtle gender biases favor male students
Female academics: don't power dress, forget heels – and no flowing hair allowed
Women need to be seen and heard at conferences
CAREER MANAGEMENT & TRAINING:
Institute for Academic Development - IAD
IAD The IAD offers a wide range of courses, advice and support for PhD students, post-docs and PIs. All free and very useful, so don’t hesitate to go!
Dual career programs (examples of such programs in Germany and US): Munich Dual Career Office and Dual-Career Assistance
ATHENA SWAN:
Athena SWAN - Recognising advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
VARIOUS:
Facebook page Women in Research
Project Implicit See how you get on in the Harvard Implicit Bias test about gender!
Female Conference Speaker Bingo
Inspiring the Future - Redraw the Balance video how children define career opportunities as male and female