Peer-reviewed research continues to provide us with lots of information about gender gaps in education – from classroom practices to the ways in which individuals select majors and career pathways. Research also has the capacity to provide new perspectives on things we already know (or think we know). This week, Lauren breaks down a new article in the American Educational Research Journal about gender gaps in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) which finds that girls who qualify for university-level STEM programs tend to opt for other pathways.
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We constantly find new research about the ways in which women are paid and promoted across sectors. Industries, often pushed by individuals and special interest groups, are slowly waking up to the need for data and transparent disclosures regarding their business practices with regard to gender equity in workplaces. Today, we examine three recent reports: an analysis of census data by the AAUW discussing the pay gap, Columbia University’s two-year study on women and faculty of color, and PwC’s Women in Leadership 2017 report (which was released this week). The findings are not altogether sunny so in the interest of all of our mental note, we’ll end with some good news.
Read MoreIt’s a rite of passage for education scholars around the world: presenting research at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference. This year, AERA was in Times Square, the heart of New York City. It is an incredible experience: thousands of presentations on topics ranging from technology to policy trends. Amid the bustle of a Sunday morning, I presented my own work.
Read MoreAequitas co-founders Lauren Bailes and Lisa Cullington will be in NYC at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) this weekend, April 13 to 17. Check out the topic of Lisa's Sunday morning presentation and some other great sessions!
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