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The “Mean Girls” paradox | The Revival House

Katie Harmon October 16, 2023
Why does a movie about "mean girls" bring so many girls together? Because of it's wide variety of highly relatable characters.
Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
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BU webinar on gender gaps in innovation illustrates inequities in innovation pipeline

Lily Kepner March 16, 2021
A webinar titled “Confronting Gender Bias in Investor Q&A: Research and Practice for Female Innovators" Monday hosted London researcher Dana Kanze to discuss her research on gender bias in innovation.
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EDITORIAL: Impostor syndrome prevents us from valuing ourselves and our achievements

Editors February 12, 2021
We have fostered a toxic culture that prioritizes productivity over self care, leading to a common feeling for college students: imposter syndrome.
American Experience PBS hosted a virtual event Thursday aimed at discussing the life and work of cryptanalyst Elizabeth Friedman and the experiences of women in STEM fields. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

PBS’ American Experience online event highlights history of women in STEM

Sophie Nye January 25, 2021
PBS’ American Experience hosted an online conversation titled “Breaking The Code: A History Of Women In STEM” on Thursday to highlight Elizebeth Friedman — the country’s first known female cryptanalyst and a leader in her field, yet unknown to many. Friedman’s story raises an important question: who else are we missing?
Guest speaker Professor Kathryn Uhrich of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Dean of Math and Physical Sciences at Rutgers University speaks at an event introducing ARROWS to the Boston University community, an umbrella initiative that integrates women in all levels of the STEM community. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

ARROWS initiative launches at BU, sheds light on inequality in STEM fields

Sara Boutorabi November 17, 2014

About 50 faculty, educators and students gathered Friday night for the launch of ARROWS, an initiative at Boston University to Advance, Recruit, Retain and Organize Women in science, technology, mathematics...

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