Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates
In my article "A Father's Perspective About Daughters and Engineering," published in 2016, I shared my frustration about the lack of role models and the cultural messages that had left my two brilliant daughters—and many of their female friends—.....»»
Parks Automotive buys 2 Stellantis dealerships with Franchise Equity Partners
Parks Automotive Group in January acquired two Stellantis dealerships in North Carolina, aided by a minority investment in the stores from Franchise Equity Partners......»»
GM to co-develop Nevada lithium mine as it ramps up EV production
The automaker says it will acquire a $650 million equity stake in Lithium Americas Corp. in a deal that will produce enough lithium for 1 million EVs a year......»»
The flight tracker that powered @ElonJet has taken a left turn
ADS-B Exchange is now owned by private equity—and now even its biggest fans are bailing. Enlarge (credit: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg/Getty Images) A major independent flight tracking platform, which has made enemies of.....»»
Warranty parity legislation spreads to Colorado
A bipartisan bill introduced Friday in Colorado would follow Illinois in mandating that manufacturers pay dealers retail labor rates for warranty repairs. Other state dealer associations are pursuing similar actions, advocates say......»»
How assigning labels at work can delegitimize employees
Have you or a colleague ever been negatively labeled at work, whether it's based on your gender, age, race or ethnicity? Labels can often be mundane because we use them spontaneously on an everyday basis. But they can also be far from innocuous. Labe.....»»
How to romance characters in Fire Emblem Engage
Here's everything you need to know about how romance works, and if there are restrictions based on which gender you play as, in Fire Emblem Engage......»»
Study analyzes gender differences in uptake of biological control agent to tackle tomato pest in Pakistan
A new CABI-led study has analyzed gender differences in the uptake of the biological control agent Trichogramma chilonis to control the pest Helicoverpa armigera on tomato crops in Pakistan......»»
Ex-dealership worker says in gender discrimination suit he was harassed, belittled by female supervisors
Feldman Chevrolet in suburban Detroit faces allegations that management failed to act on a former business development center employee's complaint......»»
A blind spot in diversity programs is holding equality back, suggests study
Diversity, inclusion and equity policies are now broadly endorsed in Australian organizations. But not all diversities are equal. Our research suggests while programs for women and some racial minorities are being embraced, other diversities are excl.....»»
College student evaluations of teachers found to have another kind of gender bias
A trio of researchers from the University of Cincinnati, the University of Colorado Boulder and Clemson University has found that college students giving evaluations of their professors in upper-level courses exhibited a gender bias based on the pred.....»»
New paper offers best practices for LGBTQ+ field scientists and mentors
People with marginalized gender and sexual identities can have safer experiences participating in ecological field research when leaders incorporate better field safety protocols and advocate for systemic changes, according to a new paper authored by.....»»
Apple celebrating Black History Month with new Apple Watch band, content, donations
Ahead of Black History Month in February, Apple has revealed the new Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop alongside new content and further support for the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.Black History Month initiatives for 2023Apple celebrates Bl.....»»
Separation leads to significant but temporary gender differences in parent-child time
Separation leads to a significant but temporary increase in gender inequalities in parent-child time, according to new research from sociologists in Trinity College Dublin and UNED Madrid, Spain......»»
With $1.5 billion bill due at month-end, Elon Musk’s options aren’t great
Purchased for $44 billion, company is likely worth as little as $15 billion today. Enlarge / Elon Musk’s personal equity investment in Twitter of about $26bn would be effectively wiped out in the event of a bankruptcy. (credit:.....»»
Looming Twitter interest payment leaves Elon Musk with unpalatable options
Purchased for $44 billion, company is likely worth as little as $15 billion today. Enlarge / Elon Musk’s personal equity investment in Twitter of about $26bn would be effectively wiped out in the event of a bankruptcy. (credit:.....»»
Inclusive gender signs connected to positive attitudes toward trans, nonbinary people
Something as simple as seeing all-gender signs in public places, like restrooms, was linked to adolescents' acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people, a new study has found......»»
Researchers find persistent gender gap among scientific editors
To determine the representation of women among scientific journal editors—key players in the scientific community who have the final say about what papers get published—a team led by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has completed the largest stu.....»»
Actron, Excelliance MOS to team up for automotive diodes and MOSFETs
Automotive diode specialist Actron Technology has made an equity investment in MOSFET supplier Excelliance MOS, as part of their planned collaboration in the automotive power device market......»»
Playbook notes 6 regions advancing EV equity
The "Equitable Electric Mobility Playbook" developed by Enterprise Holdings and the National League of Cities cites the following regions that it says is making progress toward electric vehicle equity......»»
Brand new toolbox for better gender balance in academia
Vivian Anette Lagesen, a professor at NTNU's Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, has been asked many times what works to achieve gender balance in academia. Her answer is always, "It depends.".....»»