Mars Is Good For Women In Science!
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it is indeed refreshing to read about a positive workplace transformation for a change!
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Zuska is the kick-ass alter-ego of Suzanne E Franks. When not dispensing Zuska's wisdom, Suzanne can often be found gardening, reading, or having one of her thrice-weekly migraines.
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You will be wanting to read my excellent essay, 'Suzy the Computer' vs. 'Dr. Sexy': What's a Geek Girl to Do When She Wants to Get Laid? in She's Such a Geek! Women Write About Science, Technology, and Other Nerdy Stuff.
If you have not yet figured out why you shoud not be using terms like "hard science" and "soft skills", then you absolutely need to read Telling Stories About Engineering: Group Dynamics and Resistance to Diversity in NWSA Journal v. 16 No. 1, 2004 (Re)Gendering Science Fields.
You should also read They Blinded Me With Science: Misuse and Misunderstanding of Biological Theory, an excellent critique of Thornhill and Palmer's nonsense about rape as an evolutionary strategy. You can find it in Burack and Josephson's must-read tome, Fundamental Differences: Feminists Talk Back to Social Conservatives.
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February 29, 2008
Health Round-up From The Pharmboy
Category: Daily Struggles
There's been some quite lively blogging recently over at Abel Pharmboy's pad. Of particular note was the live-blogged vasectomy: Anyway, as a medical blogger, I will try to liveblog the process from my Palm Treo 700p at the Hospital-That-Tobacco-Built. While...
Posted by Zuska at 11:53 PM • 8 Comments •
February 28, 2008
I'm Definitely In Need of Renewal of Some Sort!
Category: Daily Struggles
Skookumchick wants me to talk about renewal for the March Scientiae. I will try, though I'm sure this would be much easier for me if I had already undergone some form of said renewal. What do I find compelling about...
Posted by Zuska at 4:48 PM • 10 Comments •
February 27, 2008
Quantitative Data Show the Dearth of Women on Science and Engineering Faculties
Category: Naming Experience
Maybe you've been wondering just exactly how few women scientists and engineers there are in academia in the U.S. Or, to put it another way, maybe you've wondered just exactly how much men scientists and engineers are overrepresented in academia....
Posted by Zuska at 1:48 PM • 14 Comments •
February 21, 2008
Alice's Guide To Implicit Bias
Category: Positive Actions
Alice has a very good post over at On Being A Scientist And A Woman about resources on implicit bias, including some really nice stuff to help you counteract implicit bias in reviewing/hiring situations. Go read it!...
Posted by Zuska at 5:15 PM • 0 Comments •
It's National Engineer's Week!
Category: Geekalicious
Yes, February 17-23 is this year's National Engineering Week! I'm a little late to the party, I know...I've been a little preoccupied. But today is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! There are events going on all over the U.S....
Posted by Zuska at 3:20 PM • 0 Comments •
Changing the Culture of Science in Japan
Category: Daily Struggles
What happens when you speak up about gender inequity in Japan's science culture? Why, you can expect to be accused of "tarnishing the reputation" of the university, that's what. That's what happened to biophysicist Mitiko Go when she spoke out...
Posted by Zuska at 2:42 PM • 6 Comments •
February 15, 2008
Are You Feeling Like An Imposter?
Category: Daily Struggles
If you are, you may want to read this article over at ScienceCareers. It's very informative, with a link or two to some resources, and what's even cooler, it features quotes from Mrs. Whatsit (named "Abigail" in the article) and...
Posted by Zuska at 12:28 PM • 5 Comments •
February 14, 2008
Abel's Warning About Information On Breast Cancer Sites
Category: Announcements
Abel Pharmboy reports on inaccuracies in breast cancer websites: So it was no surprise to me and actually quite alarming to read a recent report suggesting that while only 1 in 20 breast cancer websites offer incorrect information, CAM-focused [CAM...
Posted by Zuska at 6:59 PM • 2 Comments •
How To Get Published in Nature: Try Not To Be Female
Category: What They're Saying
Well, I guess if it only benefits women it isn't "beneficial".
Posted by Zuska at 6:07 PM • 29 Comments •
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