Six Women With Academic Ties Named MacArthur Fellows

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 20 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” Six of the awardees are American women with ties to the academic world.

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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Neuroscience in the UCLA Department of Psychology and Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program

The UCLA Department of Psychology and the UCLA Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching who will develop and teach courses in Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience.

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in climate politics for an initial 4-year renewable term. We welcome applications from any subfield in Political Science addressing the political challenges of climate mitigation, adaptation, or geoengineering at the local, national, or global level.

Research Associate Professor, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a non-tenure track appointment as a Research Associate Professor, for a three-year renewable term.

Assistant Professor of Teaching in Youth Behavioral Health in the UCLA Department of Psychology

The UCLA Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching who will contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate courses in the newly established Youth Behavioral Health undergraduate minor.

Postdoctoral Research Positions in Astrophysical Sciences

The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, anticipates offering a number of postdoctoral or more senior research positions in theory, observation, and instrumentation, including (but not limited to): the Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship; the Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship; The Vera C. Rubin Observatory Data Management Team; and positions in research related to exoplanet theory, interstellar medium/star formation, plasma astrophysics, and supernovae.

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track, Division of Experimental Pathology – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track.

Seven Women Named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts recently announced that 21 researchers are joining the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. These early-career scientists will receive four years of funding to explore cutting-edge research uncovering insights into human health and disease. Seven of the new Pew Scholars are women.

American Philosophical Society Elects a Dozen American Academic Women as New Members

This year the American Philosophical Society granted membership to 33 Americans. Of these, 12 are women with ties to the academic world in the United States.

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Statistic of the Week
57%
Percentage of American women in 2019 who said obtaining a college education is very important
40%
Percentage of American women in 2026 who said obtaining a college education is very important
Source: Gallup Organization

Nearly 20,000 American Women Earned Research Doctorates in 2025

In 2025, 19,655 American women earned research doctorates, an all-time high. But there was a wide gender disparity in doctoral awards in specific disciplines. Less than one third of all doctorates in mathematics, engineering, and computer science were awarded to women.

Six Women With Academic Ties Named MacArthur Fellows

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 20 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” Six of the awardees are American women with ties to the academic world.

Data Shows Women Are More Likely Than Men to Earn Their Bachelor’s Degree Within Four Years

Among undergraduate award recipients in the 2024–2025 academic year, women's median time to degree was faster than men's for bachelor's degree recipients. However, men had a faster median time to degree at the associate degree and certificate levels.

Report Ranks the United States 47th Among World Nations in Gender Equality

Along with 31 other economies, the U.S. has reached 100 percent gender parity in educational attainment. But gender gaps in the U.S. persist in economic opportunity, health and survival, and political empowerment, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.

Global Data Shows a Large Gender Gap in Reading Scores Favoring Girls

According to a new report drawing from data from the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment, girls' average reading score was higher than boys' average reading score in 89 of the 90 analyzed education systems around the world.

Deborah Kish Stephan Appointed President of Flathead Valley Community College in Montana

The Flathead Valley Community College board of trustees has selected Deborah Kish Stephan as the college's next president. However, the appointment has drawn concerns from faculty, who claim the board was not receptive to faculty feedback during the hiring process.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

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.

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.

Trump Administration Rescinds Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

“While the administration is unlawfully eroding protections for trans students under the guise of ‘protecting women and girls,’ they are systematically weakening the very laws that keep students safe and schools accountable,” said Shiwali Patel, senior director of education justice at the National Women's Law Center.

In Memoriam: Edna Foa, 1937–2026

Dr. Foa taught psychiatry in the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine for more than two decades. She was known for her work on the psychopathology and treatment of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Five Women Have Joined the Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty at Bates College in Maine

The five women who joined the tenured or tenure-track faculty at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, are Camille Borders in history, Emily Culbreath in dance, Angie Jo in politics, Jasmine Mena in psychology, and Mónica C. Quiñones-Frías in biology.

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