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…2 min read·4 days ago----
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…2 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
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…2 min read·Apr 8, 2024----
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.2 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
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.2 min read·Feb 26, 2024----
Laurier WinS: WinSightsCan Artificial Intelligence Detect Gender Bias?Artificial Intelligence can be used to detect gender bias in scientific research.2 min read·Feb 5, 2024----
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.2 min read·Jan 22, 2024----
Laurier WinS: WinSightsSeason’s Greetings and a Brief Winter PauseAnnouncing Our Winter Break Schedule1 min read·Dec 22, 2023----
Laurier WinS: WinSightsGender Bias in Science: A Child’s PerspectiveThe increasing number of women in science can encourage young girls.2 min read·Dec 18, 2023----
Laurier WinS: WinSightsThe Gender Gap: Why It’s Difficult for Women to See Themselves in PhysicsWomen were less likely to identify as a “physics person” if they thought the people around them didn’t see them as one.2 min read·Dec 4, 2023----