scholarly journals Women must be equal partners in science: gender-balance lessons from biology

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucilla Spini ◽  
John Buckeridge ◽  
Guy Smagghe ◽  
Sarita Maree ◽  
Nathalie Fomproix
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Moral Imperative ◽  
Scientific Careers ◽  
Gender Balance ◽  
New Policies

Abstract Access to scientific careers for women has never been easy, but as biases and barriers slowly begin to diminish, women are becoming more and more involved in science, especially Biological Sciences. Some of the reasons why women do not have the same opportunities to achieve career pathways equal to those of men are discussed. We conclude that there is an ongoing need to design and apply new policies to effect a gender balance throughout the career path. This is seen not simply as an equitable outcome – it is a moral imperative.

scholarly journals Being at the right place at the right time

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (21) ◽  
pp. 4148-4150
Author(s):  
Sophie G. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Cell Biology ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Scientific Careers ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Right ◽  
To Receive

I am tremendously honored to receive the 2012 Women in Cell Biology Junior Award. In this essay, I recount my career path over the past 15 years. Although many details are specific to my own experiences, I hope that some generalizations can be made to encourage more women to pursue independent scientific careers. Mine is a story of choosing a captivating question, making the most of your opportunities, and finding a balance with life outside the lab.

scholarly journals Western Faculty Profile: Dr. Robert Cumming

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Inaara Kassam
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Brain Metabolism ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Assistant Professor ◽  
Academic Affairs ◽  
Antioxidant Defenses ◽  
First Year ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
The University

Dr. Robert Cumming is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western University. He completed his BSc and Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and now teaches several undergraduate Biology courses. His research focuses on the changes in brain metabolism and antioxidant defenses that occur with age. Amina Kassam, a first-year representative of the Academic Affairs Committee for WURJHNS, interviewed Dr. Cumming to learn more about his career path and relay his advice for students who wish to pursue research.

scholarly journals CRISPR/CAS και η επέμβαση στο ανθρώπινο γονιδίωμα: περί φύσης και έξης

Bioethica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Διονυσία Χασαπάκου (Dionysia Chasapakou) ◽  
Στέλλα Προϊκάκη (Stella Proikaki) ◽  
Μαρία Μπόμπολα (Maria Bobola) ◽  
Γεώργιος Λάμπρου (George Lambrou)
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Biological Engineering ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
New Policies ◽  
Negative Tone

Biological sciences are progressing rapidly. New methodologies of data analysis are necessary due to methods of production of mass biological data. However, new challenges have arisen concerning the knowledge management and its probable bioethical consequences on living beings.The next step in biological sciences' advancement was the CRISPR/Cas9 method which made possible the selective genomic modification. This method is simple, effective and flexible and facilitates the genomic modification of any organism included human. It is the most impressive achievement on the path of constant advancement in biological engineering technology over the last decade. Although already widely applied in all species, it is its application on human beings that is most interesting. In literature, there is an intense debate and the new technologies are being compared to old eugenics, which gives a negative tone to these methods. On the other hand, there is the optimistic aspect which considers these methods as life-saving for human evolution. This paper aims to present and support the view that the moral value of things is not in nature but in user's habit; to give grounds for more reflection, to discuss bioethical issues arising from the application of this technology and of course to highlight that whatever the upcoming developments of genomic are, they should foster and benefit the individual.Moreover, it is essential that the scientific community is in a constant and continuous consultation with society at large. Finally, new policies and updated guidelines are of utter importance in order to ensure the respect of human existence.

scholarly journals The Presence of Female Conveners Correlates with a Higher Proportion of Female Speakers at Scientific Symposia

mBio ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Casadevall ◽  
Jo Handelsman
Keyword(s):  
Gender Distribution ◽  
Scientific Careers ◽  
Gender Balance ◽  
Academic Advancement ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Scientific Meetings ◽  
American Society ◽  
American Society For Microbiology

ABSTRACT We investigated the hypothesis that the gender of conveners at scientific meetings influenced the gender distribution of invited speakers. Analysis of 460 symposia involving 1,845 speakers in two large meetings sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology revealed that having at least one woman member of the convening team correlated with a significantly higher proportion of invited female speakers and reduced the likelihood of an all-male symposium roster. Our results suggest that inclusion of more women as conveners may increase the proportion of women among invited speakers at scientific meetings. IMPORTANCE The proportion of women entering scientific careers has increased substantially, but women remain underrepresented in academic ranks. Participation in meetings as a speaker is a factor of great importance for academic advancement. We found that having a woman as a convener greatly increased women’s participation in symposia, suggesting that one mechanism for achieving gender balance at scientific meetings is to involve more women as conveners.

Dynamical Scattering in Crystalline Biological Specimens. I. Criteria of Validity for Scattering Approximations

1975 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 192-193
Author(s):  
Robert M. Glaeser ◽  
Bing K. Jap
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Born Approximation ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Image Data ◽  
Dynamical Effect ◽  
Crystallographic Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope Image

The dynamical scattering effect, which can be described as the failure of the first Born approximation, is perhaps the most important factor that has prevented the widespread use of electron diffraction intensities for crystallographic structure determination. It would seem to be quite certain that dynamical effects will also interfere with structure analysis based upon electron microscope image data, whenever the dynamical effect seriously perturbs the diffracted wave. While it is normally taken for granted that the dynamical effect must be taken into consideration in materials science applications of electron microscopy, very little attention has been given to this problem in the biological sciences.

The Application of Ultra-Thin Sectioning Techniques to Non-Biological Samples

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 332-333
Author(s):  
C. F. Oster
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Biological Samples ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Photographic Film ◽  
Silver Particles ◽  
Thin Sectioning ◽  
Embedding Medium

Although ultra-thin sectioning techniques are widely used in the biological sciences, their applications are somewhat less popular but very useful in industrial applications. This presentation will review several specific applications where ultra-thin sectioning techniques have proven invaluable.The preparation of samples for sectioning usually involves embedding in an epoxy resin. Araldite 6005 Resin and Hardener are mixed so that the hardness of the embedding medium matches that of the sample to reduce any distortion of the sample during the sectioning process. No dehydration series are needed to prepare our usual samples for embedding, but some types require hardening and staining steps. The embedded samples are sectioned with either a prototype of a Porter-Blum Microtome or an LKB Ultrotome III. Both instruments are equipped with diamond knives.In the study of photographic film, the distribution of the developed silver particles through the layer is important to the image tone and/or scattering power. Also, the morphology of the developed silver is an important factor, and cross sections will show this structure.

Academic Derms Take the Career Path Less Traveled

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
Keyword(s):  
Career Path

Climate Panel Adopts New Policies

2011 ◽  
pp. 052611130054
Author(s):  
Cheryl Hogue
Keyword(s):  
New Policies
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