Women In Academia Report

Women Spend More Time on Housework and Less Time on Leisurely Activities Per Day Than Men

Jul. 24, 2024 - While the majority of all American adults spend at least some portion of their day on housework and leisurely activities, women spend a significantly larger portion of their day on chores and notably less time on activities such as exercise and other hobbies.

Study Reveals Surprising Prejudice Against Women in Science

Jul. 24, 2024 - A new study has revealed a prejudice known as "the reverse Matilda effect," where both men and women view any given STEM field as less attractive if they are aware that women have made significant contributions to that field.

Women’s Representation Among Ophthalmology Faculty Has Slowly Progressed Over the Past Fifty Years

Jul. 24, 2024 - A new study has found women's representation among academic ophthalmologist has seen slow progress since the 1960s. This underrepresentation was particularly found among tenured professors and department chairs.

Ruby Perry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the American Veterinary Medical Association

Jul. 25, 2024 - Dr. Perry is a professor of veterinary radiology and dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University. She has the distinct honor of being the first-ever African American woman board-certified veterinary radiologist.

Mary Kate Cary Recognized for Advancing Free Speech in Higher Education

Jul. 25, 2024 - At the University of Virginia, Cary serves as the founding director of Think Again, an initiative to protect and promote free speech, critical thinking, viewpoint diversity, and intellectual humility among students on campus.

Alexandra Newton Honored for Outstanding Research in Protein Science and Human Health

Jul. 25, 2024 - Dr. Newton is a Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology at the University of California, San Diego. She also serves as director of Cell Signaling San Diego, a collaborative center for molecular mechanism research.