women in STEM
Why Are So Many Scientists Harassing Their Students?
There seems to have been a sudden scourge of prominent scientists embroiled in sexual harassment scandals lately. What gives?
For Women in Tech, Sexual Harassment Is Part of the Job
New data shows that 60 percent of women in Silicon Valley have experienced sexual harassment. We spoke with an industry insider to understand why gender inequity is rampant in tech.
Ada Lovelace and the Impossible Expectations We Have of Women in STEM
Why are we so obsessed with our female role models' personal flaws?
Memo Decries 'American, White, Male' Culture at Internet Engineering Task Force
If nothing else, it’s at least refreshingly honest.
Ada Lovelace Was the First Person to Understand the Real Potential of Computers
The Victorian mathematician's legacy goes beyond the first published computer program.
Meet Alex, the Javascript Tool to Make Your Code Less Offensive
This script detects gendered, racist, and inconsiderate phrasing and offers neutral alternatives.
How a Victorian Astronomer Fought the Gender Pay Gap, and Won
That time a brilliant female scientist called bullshit on 'lady privileges.'
How Misperceptions About Math Contribute to the Science Gender Gap
A new study looks at how “perceived mathematical ability” affects entry into maths-intensive science fields.