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Guazzelli Williamson V. Academia should respect and use authors' preferred names. Nat Hum Behav 2023; 7:1415-1416. [PMID: 37626151 DOI: 10.1038/s41562-023-01690-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Jantz MK, Mak J, Dalrymple AN, Farooqui J, Grigsby EM, Herrera AJ, Pirondini E, Collinger JL. Lifting as we climb: Experiences and recommendations from women in neural engineering. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1104419. [PMID: 36968482 PMCID: PMC10033556 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1104419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Neural engineering is an emerging and multidisciplinary field in which engineering approaches are applied to neuroscience problems. Women are underrepresented in engineering fields, and indeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields generally. Underrepresentation of women is particularly notable at later academic career stages, suggesting that even though women are interested in the field, barriers exist that ultimately cause them to leave. Here, we investigate many of the obstacles to women's success in the field of neural engineering and provide recommendations and materials to overcome them. We conducted a review of the literature from the past 15 years regarding the experiences of women in academic careers, as well as reports on the number of women in fields closely related to neural engineering from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Additionally, we interviewed six women in neural engineering who are involved in initiatives and outreach concerning the inclusion and experiences of women in engineering. Throughout the literature and interviews, we identified common themes spanning the role of identity and confidence, professional relationships, career-related hurdles, and personal and professional expectations. We explore each of these themes in detail and provide resources to support the growth of women as they climb within the field of neural engineering.
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- Maria K. Jantz
- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Neuroscience Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Gender equity, providing for full participation of people of all genders in the oceanographic workforce, is an important goal for the continued success of the oceanographic enterprise. Here, we describe historical obstructions to gender equity; assess recent progress and the current status of gender equity in oceanography by examining quantitative measures of participation, achievement, and recognition; and review activities to improve gender equity. We find that women receive approximately half the oceanography PhDs in many parts of the world and are increasing in parity in earlier levels of academic employment. However, continued progress toward gender parity is needed, as reflected by metrics such as first-authored publications, funded grants, honors, and conference speaker invitations. Finally we make recommendations for the whole oceanographic community to continue to work together to create a culture where oceanographers of all genders can thrive, including eliminating harassment, reexamining selection and evaluation procedures, and removing structural inequities.
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- Sonya Legg
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA;
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- College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China;
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- Geosciences Professional Services Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, USA;
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- School of Oceanography, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA;
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A scientist by any other name. Nat Microbiol 2022; 7:351. [PMID: 35246658 DOI: 10.1038/s41564-022-01067-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Wagner JK, Yu JH, Chong JX, Royal CD, Bamshad MJ. Centering Equity in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances. HGG ADVANCES 2021; 2:100048. [PMID: 35047840 PMCID: PMC8756494 DOI: 10.1016/j.xhgg.2021.100048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Davies SW, Putnam HM, Ainsworth T, Baum JK, Bove CB, Crosby SC, Côté IM, Duplouy A, Fulweiler RW, Griffin AJ, Hanley TC, Hill T, Humanes A, Mangubhai S, Metaxas A, Parker LM, Rivera HE, Silbiger NJ, Smith NS, Spalding AK, Traylor-Knowles N, Weigel BL, Wright RM, Bates AE. Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science. PLoS Biol 2021; 19:e3001282. [PMID: 34129646 PMCID: PMC8205123 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and racist “rewards” by prioritizing citations and impact factors. These metrics are flawed and biased against already marginalized groups and fail to accurately capture the breadth of individuals’ meaningful scientific impacts. We advocate shifting this outdated value system to advance science through principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We outline pathways for a paradigm shift in scientific values based on multidimensional mentorship and promoting mentee well-being. These actions will require collective efforts supported by academic leaders and administrators to drive essential systemic change. This Essay argues that success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and racist ‘rewards’ by prioritizing citations and impact factors; the authors advocate shifting this outdated value system to advance science through principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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- Sarah W. Davies
- Department of Biology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- * E-mail: (SWD); (HMP); (AEB)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island, United States of America
- * E-mail: (SWD); (HMP); (AEB)
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- School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Harbor Watch, Earthplace, Inc., Westport, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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- The University of Helsinki, Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Earth and Environment & Department of Biology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences & Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis, California, United States of America
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- Marine Science Center, Northeastern University, Nahant, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences & Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis, California, United States of America
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Biology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Public Policy, College of Liberal Arts, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama City, Panama
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Ocean Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, New Foundland, Canada
- * E-mail: (SWD); (HMP); (AEB)
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How PLOS Biology aims to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in science. PLoS Biol 2021; 19:e3001102. [PMID: 33690631 PMCID: PMC7942977 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A diverse scientific community is not only fairer but also improves science overall by bringing a richer range of perspectives to the research enterprise. Here, we discuss steps that PLOS Biology is taking to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the journal and beyond.
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