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Climate Change and Mobility Justice

Grace Conference Room, University Center 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Mimi Sheller Dean of The Global School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Mimi Sheller is the Dean of The Global School and is an internationally recognized scholar and higher education leader, […]

Pride Week 2024: Afternoon Tea and Treats with Susan Stryker

Grace Conference Room, University Center 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, United States

ISEA, in collaboration with the WGS Program, is hosting an afternoon session with guest speaker and trans scholar Susan Stryker.

Sponsored by: Office for Identity, Student Engagement, and Access

Challenges Facing Women in STEM: Recognizing and Managing Bias and Identity Threat

Grace Conference Room, University Center 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, United States

The stereotype of most science, technology, engineering, and math fields is that “STEM is for men.” Additionally, men are over-represented at almost every level of STEM participation, both inside and outside of academia. Together, this gender imbalance in scientific environments and the gendered nature of science stereotypes signal to women that STEM isn’t for them. Importantly, these issues may be exacerbated for women from racial groups that are under-represented in STEM fields. This talk will identify some of the specific psychological challenges facing women in STEM and explore different ways to manage them.