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Researchers Challenge the Theory of Stereotype Threat
The theory of stereotype threat says that due to the commonly held stereotype that women do not possess mathematical skills that are equal to men, women develop a sense of inferiority that leads them to underachieve in mathematics.
Two Women Among the Five Finalists for Dean of the Law School at the University of Missouri
Marcella David and Beverly Moran will visit the Columbia, Missouri, campus next month for interviews and public forums.
University Research Finds That Meditation Can Lessen Depression Among Breast Cancer Survivors
University of Missouri scholars find that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques offer hope.
Former Astronaut Joins the Faculty at the University of Missouri
Linda Godwin rode the space shuttle four times and walked in space twice.
Survey Finds That Many College Women Restrict Food Intake to Save Calories for Alcohol
A University of Missouri survey finds that a significant segment of women in college suffer from “Drunkorexia.”
Nine New Administrative Appointments of Women in Higher Education
Here is news of nine women assuming new posts at colleges and universities throughout the land.
Two Women Named to Direct Major Academic Programs
Nancy West to lead the Honor College at the University of Missouri and Victoria Keetay will direct the School of Audiology at Pacific University.
New Director for the Center for Women and Gender at Dartmouth College
Jessica Jennrich was named director of the Center for Women and Gender at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
