The document discusses barriers to gender diversity in science such as unconscious bias, lack of support systems, and outdated work models. It notes that men perceive conversations as equal when women talk only 15% of the time, showing biases in perception. The editor recommends approaches for improving diversity including giving flexibility, loosening policies, adopting a bold approach, asking for help, and addressing unconscious biases.

6. http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2016/03/23/women-in-science-clogging-the-leaky-

7. The chemistry PhD: the impact on women’s retention, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET and the Royal Society of
“Overall 12% of third year women and 21% of third year men intended to pursue
research careers in academia.”

10. Nature. March, 2013 495

11. Unconscious Bias

12. http://www.pnas.org/content/109/41/16474.full

13. Men think conversation as equal when women
talk 15% of the time
Men think women dominate when they talk just
30%
http://www.pbs.org/speak/speech/prejudice/women/

14. Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Editor-in-Chief
Department of Chemistry, Stanford
University
 Aspiring PIs: Give an academic position a go - even without a tenure it’s an excellent
starter-job
 PI’s: give your students freedom to be the drivers of science, not just a “pair of hands”
 Promotion committees: there are many ways for a person to build reputation, allow of
differences in professional paths!
 Institutions: Loosen up your policies, as healthier & happier employees make huge
difference

15.  Adopt the mantra “Proceed and be bold”
 Don’t leave before you leave
 Don’t be afraid to ask
 Make your partner a real partner http://leanin.org/

18.  Unconscious bias
 Lack of support systems (professional, peers,
family)
 Lack of professional role models
 Differences in values
 Lack of mentoring, including reverse mentoring
 Outdated work environment & performance
evaluation models
 Primary caregiver penalty
Some barriers to greater gender
diversity

19. And now to talk about solutions…
 What makes a career in science rewarding? Have you taken an
inventory of why you love what you do?
 Have you considered playing into your strengths rather than
dwelling on weaknesses?
 Do you think about work/life balance? Or do you view it more as a
work/life fusion?
 How about unconscious bias? Do you know your biases?
 Do you feel you have resources you need to succeed? What is
missing?
 What is something you would recommend? Any favorite tips &
tricks?