Reducing gender bias in STEM

Kong, Stephanie; Carroll, Katherine; Lundberg, Daniel J.; Omura, Paige; Lepe, Bianca

doi:10.38105/spr.11kp6lqr0a

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“…STEM literature depicts a predominance of males earning science degrees and entering the technical job market (Kuchynka et al 2022 ; Kong et al 2020 ). The even breakdown in student representation by sex within our classrooms helped assure equal exposure of both males and females to a science curriculum.…”

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“…The even breakdown in student representation by sex within our classrooms helped assure equal exposure of both males and females to a science curriculum. Proposals to increase gender-unbiased student interest in STEM fields that we have used in our own project include the use of diverse role models, science-themed extracurricular programs, empowering female students to get involved in “real-world” issues and situations, and emphasis on communal goals (Kuchynka et al 2022 ; Kong et al 2020 ). The addition of arts to the STEM curriculum has been shown to increase appeal (Wajngurt and Sloan 2019 ).…”

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Health in Our Hands: diabetes and substance use education through a new genomic framework for schools and communities

et al. 2023

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From May 2014 through June 2019, educational, health, and academic partners under an NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) engaged 1271 6th through 8th grade students and their families in the “A New Genomic Framework for Schools and Communities” program. Evaluation addressed the effectiveness of the Health in Our Hands genomics curriculum, which employed Next Generation Science Standards and community action research projects to target two common, complex conditions—type 2 diabetes and substance use disorder (SUD)—in the underserved cities of Flint and Detroit, MI, USA. Curriculum outcomes were measured with classroom surveys, presentation event questionnaires, and adult interviews using mixed qualitative/quantitative (SPSS V. 25.0) methods involving generalized linear mixed modeling-based ANOVA. The diabetes unit enactment registered a 12% pre- /post-gain among students in perceived learning about genes and the environment. Both diabetes and SUD units showed statistically significant gains in perceived learning about health and health conditions and the importance of what students were learning to everyday life. A total of 73.4% of fall 2018 SUD event participants indicated increased awareness of educational and career choices in science. Moderate gains were noted during the diabetes curriculum in students sharing what they learned with friends and family. 9/11 parents and 5/9 community members attending the student presentation event had discussed diabetes with a student. Linked formal classroom and informal community-connected approaches can successfully be used to teach genomics and promote project-based learning in students, family, and community members. Further efforts are needed to effectively engage families.

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Health in Our Hands: diabetes and substance use education through a new genomic framework for schools and communities

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“…Examples of the impacts of racism in science include stark disparities in grant funding for Black and Minority Ethnic investigators [ 7 , 36 ]. Persistent sexism contributes to the underrepresentation of people identifying as women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers [ 37 , 38 ]. Given the diversity of ECRs, empowering ECRs also means tackling systemic and structural prejudice that make it harder for members of marginalized groups to advocate for themselves and lead reform efforts.…”

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Recommendations for empowering early career researchers to improve research culture and practice

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Early career researchers (ECRs) are important stakeholders leading efforts to catalyze systemic change in research culture and practice. Here, we summarize the outputs from a virtual unconventional conference (unconference), which brought together 54 invited experts from 20 countries with extensive experience in ECR initiatives designed to improve the culture and practice of science. Together, we drafted 2 sets of recommendations for (1) ECRs directly involved in initiatives or activities to change research culture and practice; and (2) stakeholders who wish to support ECRs in these efforts. Importantly, these points apply to ECRs working to promote change on a systemic level, not only those improving aspects of their own work. In both sets of recommendations, we underline the importance of incentivizing and providing time and resources for systems-level science improvement activities, including ECRs in organizational decision-making processes, and working to dismantle structural barriers to participation for marginalized groups. We further highlight obstacles that ECRs face when working to promote reform, as well as proposed solutions and examples of current best practices. The abstract and recommendations for stakeholders are available in Dutch, German, Greek (abstract only), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Serbian.

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“…In addition, women taking maternity leaves for long periods of time are less likely to get promotion or obtain wage increases, resulting in impeded career development. Paid parental leave for both men and women can help reduce the societal stigma associated with women's employment (Kong et al, 2020).…”

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Gender bias in bangladesh civil service: a case study from 12 different cadres

Nasir

2022

BJPA

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This study attempts to identify the core reasons for gender bias in the Bangladesh Civil Service. The purpose is to learn about the current state of such bias and whether and to what extent women civil servants are impacted by it, as well as its consequences in terms of career growth. For this study, the researcher employed qualitative methodologies, relying mainly on primary data acquired through a questionnaire survey of 111 civil servants. Results demonstrate that in the civil service, women are subjected to a greater degree of gender bias than males, followed by the third gender. It also shows that social attitudes and lack of child care facilities are two of the key reasons for such bias and gender stereotyping, underrepresentation of women, the existing gender gap, insufficient paid maternity leaves, biased rules, and a lack of awareness might be regarded as minor sources of gender bias in this sector. Gender bias has a significant impact on postings, leadership positions, major project assignments, and challenging roles, as well as a moderate impact on other variables such as promotion, recognition for equal work, performance review, obtaining mentors and training opportunities, compensation and awards, recommendations, and recruiting, according to the data.

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Reducing gender bias in STEM

Cited by 17 publications

References 31 publications

Health in Our Hands: diabetes and substance use education through a new genomic framework for schools and communities

Health in Our Hands: diabetes and substance use education through a new genomic framework for schools and communities

Recommendations for empowering early career researchers to improve research culture and practice

Gender bias in bangladesh civil service: a case study from 12 different cadres

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