Welcome to the May edition of the STEM LEAF/ADVANCE Newsletter!
Clarkson’s NSF ADVANCE grant is designed
1) to effect positive institutional change around reduction of implicit or unintentional bias associated with gender and intersectional issues of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, and disability,
2) to systematically and equitably support the development of inclusive leadership skills and the professional advancement of women STEM faculty, and
3) to implement sustainable, systematic changes across the University in support of these goals.
Resources/News
Scientists shouldn’t have to choose between public outreach and research by Claudia Fracchiolla in Science
“In a more supportive environment, engaging in outreach can help scientists feel valued and inspire them to stay the course amid difficulties. Unfortunately, many of us face the perception that the more time a scientist spends popularizing science, the less scientifically accomplished they are. That is far from true—and it drives far too many of us out of traditional research.”
Building Pathways to the Presidency for Women by Pamela L. Eddy in Insider Higher Ed
“The recent release of the 2023 American College President Study (ACPS) by the American Council on Education paints a picture of slow movement in women ascending to the college presidency. Only one in three college presidents is a woman, with the majority of those leading community colleges (43 percent) and the lowest representation of women found at doctoral institutions (29 percent). Based on the results, ACE’s goal of having women lead half of American colleges by 2030 is in question, despite the good work of its Moving the Needle program.”
Diversifying Course Materials: A How-To Guide by Colleen Flaherty in Inside Higher Ed
“Bridget Trogden, associate dean for engagement and general education and professor of engineering and science education at Clemson University, says that belonging is key for college students, especially “new majority” students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education. And students “seeing themselves and their values, aspirations, identities and intersectional identities in the educational materials and learning environments of classrooms is an important component of academic belonging,” which contributes directly to retention and graduation efforts.”
The Palgrave Handbook of Women and Science since 1660 edited by Claire G. Jones, Alison E. Martin, and Alexis Wolf
“This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of core areas of investigation and theory relating to the history of women and science. Bringing together new research with syntheses of pivotal scholarship, the volume acknowledges and integrates history, theory and practice across a range of disciplines and periods. While the handbook’s primary focus is on women’s experiences, chapters also reflect more broadly on gender, including issues of femininity and masculinity as related to scientific practice and representation. Spanning the period from the birth of modern science in the late seventeenth century to current challenges facing women in STEM, it takes a thematic and comparative approach to unpack the central issues relating to women in science across different regions and cultures. Topics covered include scientific networks; institutions and archives; cultures of science; science communication; and access and diversity. With its breadth of coverage, this handbook will be the go-to resource for undergraduates taking courses on the history and philosophy of science and gender history, while at the same time providing the foundation for more advanced scholars to undertake further historical and theoretical investigation.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at advance@clarkson.edu. If you’d like to keep up with information like this regularly you can follow our Twitter account @ClarksonADVANCE. (Our PI team consists of Marc Christensen, Jen Ball, Laura Ettinger, William Jemison, & Stephanie Schuckers. Our Project Director is Sarah Treptow.)