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Changing the reality
We know the “stats” and issues women of color in science endure, but what can we do to change this reality? Dr. Malcolm offers an insightful talk on solutions to solve these issues. Addressing the structural components of higher education, and the power roles that influence advancement in these spheres are the areas highlighted by Malcom to address issues women of color face.
Malcom suggests that women of color in the sciences should take on more leadership roles like becoming a peer-review referee to 1.) learn how to submit a well written proposal and 2.) be critical of proposals and challenge areas of weakness.
What are areas that you feel need to be addressed?
Suggested reading: Princeton Review, Diveristy Report (will be on the STEM Hub)
Luncheon Keynote: Dr. Shirley Malcom
2011 marked the 35th anniversary of the eminent and influential report “The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science”. It also marks the publication of the Malcom and Malcom publication of “The Double Bind: The Next Generation” in which the past and present are connected regarding the pathways used by minority women entering the STEM professoriate and how these WoC navigated the academy. The paper concludes that important structural changes are required in the institutions for reach changes to occur. However, overarching challenges in the economy, in higher education, research funding seem to be fueling a backsliding and jeopardize further progress. The challenge to this group is to work toward developing realistic approaches to find ways to address these concerns and stop the backsliding.
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