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Gender Inequalities in STEM Workplaces

Posted on August 24, 2011

The good news is that the gender wage gap is much smaller in STEM jobs than non-STEM jobs. The bad news is that there still is a gender wage gap. This is the message that the US Department of Commerce … Continue reading →

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Budget Cuts 101

Posted on April 13, 2011

I’m sure by now all of you American readers are aware of the 2011 budget negotiations reached between the White House and Congress this past weekend. As details of this funding bill have been released, federal agencies are learning exactly … Continue reading →

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2011 Travel Awards

Posted on February 23, 2011

One of the things I’m most looking forward to at the Annual Meeting is getting to meet all 108 of our 2011 Travel Awardees! As the primary staff member for these awards, I have been in communication with applicants since … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for the SRAA Competition

Posted on February 15, 2011

So with less than 20 days left until the Annual Meeting, the Student Research Achievement Award (SRAA) Poster Competition is finally ready to go! With over 300 participants, a Society record, organizing this event required a little more time than … Continue reading →

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