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—.....»»
Humans Are Revisiting the Moon—and the Rules of Spacefaring
The US-led Artemis Accords attempt to update regulations for space exploration—but they raise questions about equity and resource use......»»
Despite criticism, Self Service Repair still makes devices more repairable
Apple recently expanded its Self Service Repair program to include Macs. Although the program itself still isn't meant to be the end-all solution for Right to Repair advocates, it's at least a move in the right direction.A Self Service Repair toolkit.....»»
Thoma Bravo: Securing digital identities has become a major priority
Thoma Bravo is a private equity firm with a 40+ year history, including over $114 billion in assets under management, and a focus on investing in software and technology companies. Last week they completed the acquisition of SailPoint, in an all-cash.....»»
When mothers shut down the fathers" genes in plant embryos
In humans, and many other species, both genes inherited from the mother and from the father influence how embryos develop. In the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha, however, the mother has total control, as researchers from the Berger lab at GMI now un.....»»
Promotion doesn"t add up to gender equity at leading accounting firms
Often instead of making partner, women in public accounting firms appear to be sidelined into less prestigious, less powerful director positions, a study has found......»»
Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues
Industry-related groups say plastic is a safe material to replace lead pipes, but some researchers and health advocates are not so sure.....»»
As Apple device usage continues to explode in the enterprise, Addigy announces investment from PSG
Apple device management vendor Addigy announced today it has received a strategic growth investment from PSG; a growth equity firm focused on enabling software and technology-enabled services companies to expand faster. Read on to learn more about A.....»»
Children found to change their views on gender stereotypes when read books that give other views
A team of psychology researchers from the University of Amsterdam, Western Washington University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, has found that reading books to children that have female characters working with math.....»»
The US is making a big down payment on climate change. Here"s what needs to come next
With the U.S. House expected to pass the most consequential climate change legislation in the nation's history on Friday, environmentalists and advocates are chilling the champagne for a surprise victory......»»
Telehealth Is Key to Trans Health Care
Offering mental health services across state lines can aid children and families struggling to find gender-affirming services.....»»
Reaching the Root of Disparities in Cancer Care [Sponsored]
Celebrating those who strive to overcome disparities in cancer care to bring quality services to their patients, the Cancer Community Awards, sponsored by AstraZeneca, created the Catalyst for Equity Award. We spoke with Dr. Anne Marie Murphy, e.....»»
Amid backlash from privacy advocates, Meta expands end-to-end encryption trial
E2EE prevents anyone other than the sender and receiver from reading messages. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Meta is ever so slowly expanding its trial of end-to-end encryption in a bid to protect users from snoops and law en.....»»
More than 80% say they"ve experienced violence in junior sports, especially women and gender-diverse people
Every week millions of Australian children play community sport. Participating in community sports can improve children's mental, physical and social well-being, but only if the sports environment is physically and emotionally safe......»»
50 years of research productivity trends across fields and genders
An analysis of scholarly research papers published in the last 50 years provides new insights into trends in research productivity, highlighting an overall increase in productivity and a worldwide gender gap. Milad Haghani of the University of New So.....»»
Innovation language benefits female entrepreneurs in reward-based crowdfunding
Gender bias against women in entrepreneurial finance is turned on its head in the context of reward-based crowdfunding, according to new research published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Specifically, female crowdfunding entrepreneurs can.....»»
Successful women make the best advocates to help other women rise up in the ranks
New research utilizing data from U.S. Supreme Court law clerk hiring decisions finds that female job applicants with recommendations from other highly tenured women have the strongest chance of getting a job offer......»»
Diversity in tech: Breaking through the barriers
It is possible to hope that the diversity momentum in tech industry will increase in the coming years to build foundations for more equity within the related professions. It is possible to hope that the diversity momentum in tech industry will in.....»»
There Is an Effective Treatment for Monkeypox, but It"s Hard to Get
A smallpox antiviral that’s effective against monkeypox is tied up in red tape, and gay-health advocates are pushing to make it easier to access.....»»
From bold prints to gender-defying clothes: 4 things to know about contemporary African fashion
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in Dakar and Lagos, to Paris runway shows by South A.....»»
Why a 1989 poster is still a fixture in the battle over abortion rights
Barbara Kruger’s iconic poster has been riffed on for the last three decades—and it’s become even more relevant now. For abortion rights advocates, Barbara Kruger’s iconic feminist image “Untitled (Your body is a ba.....»»