Laurier WinS: WinSightsThe Double-Edged Sword of Sexist HumourCracking a sexist joke can be socially advantageous for women in workplaces of mostly men, but the same joke can disadvantage men.Sep 26Sep 26
Laurier WinS: WinSightsUnderrepresentation of Women in STEM: Worldwide FactorsThe underrepresentation of women in science careers is a complex issue that depends on several lifelong factors; understanding these…May 8May 8
Laurier WinS: WinSightsUnmasking Bias: The Detrimental Impact of Early Gender-Interest StereotypesInternalized gender stereotypes can discourage girls from pursuing computer science and engineering, contributing to greater gender…Apr 22Apr 22
Laurier WinS: WinSightsGender Biases Persist in Medical Recommendation LettersSystematic review identifies gender biases in letters of recommendation written for medical residency and academic positions, mirroring…Apr 8Apr 8
Laurier WinS: WinSightsA Father’s Strength: Fostering a Child’s Scientific UnderstandingFathers can help foster a child’s interest in science, and certain questions also improve a child’s discourse for scientific learning.Mar 12Mar 12
Laurier WinS: WinSightsEmpiricism and the Persistent Gender-Gap in Science: Still?Empiricism is the idea that knowledge comes from direct observation and experience rather than just theory or speculation.Feb 26Feb 26
Laurier WinS: WinSightsCan Artificial Intelligence Detect Gender Bias?Artificial Intelligence can be used to detect gender bias in scientific research.Feb 5Feb 5
Laurier WinS: WinSightsWhy Do Women Leave Academia?Women leave academia at higher rates than men, but the factors affecting this trend are complex and demand further investigation.Jan 22Jan 22
Laurier WinS: WinSightsSeason’s Greetings and a Brief Winter PauseAnnouncing Our Winter Break ScheduleDec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
Laurier WinS: WinSightsGender Bias in Science: A Child’s PerspectiveThe increasing number of women in science can encourage young girls.Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
