Tag: University of Toronto

Meggan Madden Elevated to President of Principia College in Illinois

“Principia has had a profound influence on my own life, and I’m inspired every day by our students, faculty, and staff who bring such thoughtfulness and creativity to their work,” said Dr. Madden. “Together, we’re building on a strong foundation to shape a vibrant future for the college.”

Yale’s Naomi Levine Wins National Award for Her Debut Book

Dr. Levine's award-winning book, The Burden of Rhyme, examines nineteenth-century ideas about the origin of rhyme and their significance for Victorian poetry and the development of literary studies.

Five Women Scholars Named Living Legends by the American Academy of Nursing

The Living Legends are Dyanne Affonso of the University of Toronto, Connie Delaney of the University of Minnesota, Judith Haber of New York University, Christine Miaskowski of the University of California, San Francisco, and Phyllis Sharp of Johns Hopkins University.

Remote Work Significantly Reduces Women’s Experiences With Workplace Gender Discrimination

In a survey of nearly 1,000 women working hybrid jobs, about 31 percent experienced discrimination while physically at work, compared to 17 percent who experienced discrimination while working remotely.

Study Finds Single Women Are Happier Than Single Men

A new study has found single women tend to be more satisfied with their relationship status and have less desire for a romantic partner than their male counterparts. The authors theorize this could be due to women's stronger social networks and a decreasing need to rely on men for financial security.

Article Authored by Cornell’s Valeria Hans Wins the 2025 Civil Justice Scholarship Award

Valeria P. Hans, the Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law at Cornell University, was honored for her co-authored paper, "Democratic Renewal and Civil Jury," which provides a practical roadmap to restoring juris to their historical importance in the American legal system.

Leah Stokes Recognized for Outstanding Climate Science Communication

ClimateOne has honored Leah Stokes, an associate professor of political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for her outstanding scientific contributions and efforts to communicate climate change research to the public.

Study Finds Gender Gap in Funding of Venture Capital-Backed Startups

Prior studies have found entrepreneurs are often more successful after learning from an earlier failed business. However, after their first business fails, women entrepreneurs are significantly less likely than men to secure funding for future startups.

In Memoriam: Kathryn Pauly Morgan, 1943 -2022

A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Morgan retired from teaching in 2013, after a 39-year teaching career at the University of Toronto. Dr. Morgan was a co-creator of the Women's Studies program. She established the first philosophy of feminism courses in the department of philosophy and the master's and doctoral level programs at the university's Women and Gender Studies Institute.

University of Toronto Study Finds Significant Gender Bias in Referrals to Surgeons

The study of more than 40 million referrals to 5,660 surgeons from 1997 to 2016, found that male surgeons in Ontario made up 77.5 percent of all surgeons but received 79 percent of referrals from female physicians and 87 percent of referrals from male physicians. And no progress was indicated in the two decades of research data.

In Memoriam: Paula Joan Caplan, 1947-2021

A native of Springfield, Missouri, Dr. Caplan served as a professor of psychology and an assistant professor of psychiatry and lecturer in women’s studies at the University of Toronto between 1979 and 1995. She went on to teach at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, Connecticut College, American University, and Harvard University.

New Report Documents the Persistence of a Gender Pay Gap at Federal Scientific Agencies

The study found that the pay gaps at organizations such as NOAA and the DOE — agencies focused on traditionally masculine fields such as engineering and physical sciences — were largely the result of men being paid more than women for the same jobs.