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What Colleges and Universities Are the Best Places for Women to Work?
Forbes magazine and the market research company Statista have compiled their latest rankings of America’s Best Employers for Women. Loyola University of Chicago was rated the best educational institution in the United States for women to work. It ranked eighth overall on the Forbes list. Southern New Hampshire University and the University of South Florida ranked second and third, respectively.
Study Examines Health Records From the Past to See What Might Happen If Abortion Is Prohibited in Some States
With the U.S. Supreme Court allowing states to place restrictions on abortions and the prospect that the court may overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortion altogether, researchers at Georgia State University in Atlanta have produced a study that examined health records from the 1960 and 1970s. They found that state-level legalization of […]
The Gender Gap in Inventors in the Biomedical Field Impacts the Gender Focus of What Is Invented
A new study finds that patents in the biomedical field with all-female inventor teams were 35 percent more likely than all-male teams to focus on women’s health. Thus, they concluded that had male and female inventors been equally represented over the 1976 to 2010 period, there would have been an additional 6,500 more female-focused inventions.
What Happens to Women College Graduates After They Get Their Degree?
Women who earn a bachelor’s degree are more likely to continue their education than men who graduate from college. For women who graduate from college and took a full-time job, the median income was $33,900. For male college graduate who took a full time job, the medican income was $38,000.
University of Pennsylvania Report Examines What Makes Companies Good Employers for Women
A new report by scholars at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania digs into the academic research literature on women and work to identify the workplace outcomes that matter most for women. The authors identify four key areas: equal representation, sufficient and equal pay, concern for health and well-being, and providing a good workplace environment.
In What Situations Are Women Leaders the Most Effective?
A new study by Corinne Post, an associate professor of management at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, found that in business settings women were the most effective as leaders in unifying large groups made up of individuals with diverse specialties and spread across a large geographic area.
Online Learning Platform Finds What It Calls a “Gender Confidence Gap” in STEM Fields
The study found that women in computer science courses answered 37 percent fewer questions than men. In other STEM fields, women answered 18 percent fewer questions. Women were more likely than men to answer questions anonymously.
University of Nebraska Scholar Finds What She Believes Is an Undiscovered Poem by Walt Whitman
The poem, found in an 1842 newspaper, was signed simply “W.W.” But Dr. Katz believes the poem was written by Walt Whitman. She recently published an article that explains her theory that the poem was written by Whitman.
Study Finds That Academically Gifted Men and Women Have Differing Views on What Constitutes Success
The Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth was begun in 1971 at Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. The study involved a large number of youth who had been identified as gifted. Now more than 40 years later, the men and women who participated have differing views on life satisfaction.
Berkeley Sociologist Identifies What She Calls a New Subculture: “Getting-By Girls”
Michele Rossi, a doctoral student in sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, studied White teenage girls who are able to achieve decent grades because they are relatively intelligent but choose not to be motivated to achieve high-level academic success.
What Drives Women Out of STEM Fields?
A new study by researchers at Cornell University and the University of Texas finds that for women who start out in STEM-related jobs, after 12 years 50 percent had moved to non-STEM related jobs.
Florida State Researcher Examines What Impacts Women’s Persistence in STEM Disciplines
Roxanne Hughes was recently honored by Phi Delta Kappa International for having one of the five best doctoral dissertations on education in the world.
Yale Issues First of What Will Be Semiannual Reports on Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Over the last six months of 2011, there were 52 incidents of sexual misconduct reported to campus authorities.
University Study Suggests the Pill Alters What Women Remember
The lead author states, “It’s a change in the type of information they remember, not a deficit.”
American Sociological Society Recognizes Robin Isserles for Distinguished Contributions to Community College Teaching
A professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College within the CUNY system for nearly three decades, Dr. Isserles focuses her career on advancing community college education.
Alanka Brown Appointed CEO of Arizona State University’s California College
“I look forward to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff can thrive academically, personally and professionally as their best selves,” said Dr. Alanka Brown, newly appointed CEO and dean of Arizona State University’s California College.
In Memoriam: Margaret Patrice Slattery, 1926-2024
Dr. Slattery had a long tenure at what is now the University of the Incarnate World in San Antonio, Texas. She was a professor of English who later served as the institution’s president and chancellor.
Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Deloitte Releases Their 2024 Women @ Work Report
Among the report’s most key findings, poor mental health was found to be persistent among working women, with half of respondents agreeing their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago and that they are at least somewhat concerned with their mental health.
Study Finds Gender Bias Hurts All Researchers in Women-Dominated Fields
“Our findings suggest that what is perceived as women’s research is valued less, whether it is a man or a woman doing the research and whether or not overt bias is to blame,” write the study authors.
Spelman College Announces New Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence and Growth
Spelman’s new strategic plan, The “Elevat-ED: Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Change,” aims to enhance all sectors of the college and foster a commitment to continuous strategic growth
Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Study Reveals Surprising Prejudice Against Women in Science
A new study has revealed a prejudice known as “the reverse Matilda effect,” where both men and women view any given STEM field as less attractive if they are aware that women have made significant contributions to that field.
In Memoriam: Lillian Bridwell-Bowles, 1947-2024
As an educator, Dr. Bridwell-Bowles focused her teaching on rhetoric, writing, culture, and women’s and gender studies. She served as a professor of English at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, and Louisiana State University.
Study Examines Prevalence of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Among OB/GYN Clinicians
Over the past 10 years, women’s representation among OB/GYN clinicians has significantly increased. However, despite the field being dominated by women, sexual harassment and discrimination were found to be prevalent among clinicians, especially medical students and surgical trainees.
FMLA Policies Can Deter Firms With Economic Hardships From Hiring, Promoting Women
A new Census Bureau study has found firms with economic hardships who must abide by the Family and Medical Leave Act are less likely to hire and promote women employees. This was particularly found among firms without any women in senior leadership positions.
Ten Women Appointed to University Administrative Positions
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Research Finds Severe Lack of Male Readers for Books Written by Women
The analysis showed that while women are essentially just as likely to read books authored by women and men, male readers skew significantly towards books written by men.
Tuajuanda Jordan to Retire From the Presidency of St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Dr. Jordan has led St. Mary’s College of Maryland for the past 10 years. She has previously held faculty and leadership positions with Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Lewis & Clark College.
Maurie McInnis Has Been Named the First Woman President of Yale University
While Yale has previously appointed women as interim presidents, Maurie McInnis will be the first woman to serve as the university’s official president. She has been serving as president of Stony Brook University, a campus of the State University of New York System.
Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Pew Research Center Provides Insights Into Societal Pressures of Latinas in the United States
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, a large majority of Hispanic women feel pressured to perform domestic chores and appear pleasant towards others.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Claire Jiménez Wins Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction
Dr. Jiménez, an assistant professor of English at the University of North Carolina, was honored for her novel, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez.
