Analysis shows that general physics journals have the largest citation gap between men and women in physics
Read article: Citing like it’s 1995: why women physicists find their papers referenced less
Analysis shows that a poor grade in an introductory course can reduce the chance of students from under-represented groups going on to obtain a science degree
Read article: A poor introductory science degree grade has ‘devastating’ effect on students from under-represented groups
Network analysis finds that women use citations in a different way to men
Read article: Machine learning can accurately predict a scientist’s gender based on citation data alone
Anita Chandran and Elizabeth Bruton talk about inventor, scientist and suffragette, Hertha Ayrton
Read article: Hertha Ayrton: ‘An advocate for interdisciplinarity’
Early-career women in science who spend time developing their “soft skills” see a boost in their self-confidence and likelihood to stay in work
Read article: Improving soft skills crucial to keeping women in science, finds study
Effect seen at every stage of a woman’s career and may help to account for differences in the observed output of male and female scientists
Read article: Women less likely to be included as authors on scientific papers, finds study
An analysis of survey data has found that white able-bodied heterosexual men are uniquely privileged and experience a wide range of advantages at work
Read article: White heterosexual men have systematic advantages in science, finds study
A 50-strong team of female guest editors has produced a focus issue of the Journal of The Electrochemical Society that highlights the scientific contributions of women in electrochemistry
Read article: Women in electrochemistry put science first
Claire Malone highlights the importance of creating a better working environment for those with physical disabilities
Read article: The benefits of making physics a more accessible discipline
Jess Wade says that recent high-profile comments that girls don’t like physics perpetuate false gender stereotypes and limit young people’s aspirations
Read article: Physics is something that girls fancy
