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Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color. But a growing group of researchers is exposing longstanding discrimination and making science more inclusive.
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The Unique Challenges of Being a Black Woman in STEM
S48 E3 - 3m 7s
Women face widespread discrimination in science. Chemist Dr. Raychelle Burks discusses the additional challenges for those with intersectional identities.
Why People Struggle to Associate Women with Science Words
S48 E3 - 3m 53s
A scientist gives a test to her students: Affiliate male and female names equally—and as quickly—with science terms. Here are the results.
Visualizing Discrimination and Harassment of Women in STEM
S48 E3 - 2m 24s
Discover how the metaphor of an iceberg can help depict the various forms of sexual harassment affecting women in STEM.
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