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Objectives
Female researchers in STEM (science, technology, math and engineering) fields are underrepresented across the world. Particularly, the gender of an author in a scientific field, as well as the topic of their research, could impact evaluations of the scientific quality of their research. There are some observational studies of this pattern and it has been surmised that otherwise identical scientific research may be associated with higher scientific quality when produced by a male scholar than women’s work in the same field. When it comes to researcher mobility and scholarly exchange, men are often more attractive candidates than women.
This webinar proposes to highlight the state of gender bias in science in Europe and Japan; remedies for the “Matilda effect” — the consistent under-recognition of female scientists — and reflect on how gender biases affect science communication; and show a few best practice examples of what grants are available exclusively to women. Speakers will also discuss how gender role incongruity might affect assessments of scientific quality and interest in collaboration, and what has been done so far to change this trajectory, especially via available funding and other means of assistance.
Details
- Date & Duration
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- Location/Venue
- Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Tags
- Gender
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Agenda
TIME | EVENT |
16:00-16:03JST/9:00-9:03CEST | INTRODUCTION Judit Erika Magyar
Country Representative EURAXESS Japan
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16:03-16:10JST/9:03-9:10CEST | OPENING REMARKS Osamu Kobayashi
Director Department of International Affairs Japan Science and Technology Agency
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16:10-16:30JST/9:10-9:30CEST | “Empowerment of Women Researchers in STEM Fields in Japan” Marie Oshima
Professor The University of Tokyo Director of Diversity and Inclusiveness Japan Science and Technology Agency
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16:30-16:40JST/9:30-9:40CEST | “Diversity and Gender Equality in Private Universities in Japan” Tamao Saito
Head of the Diversity Global Research Division Sophia University
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16:40-17:10JST/9:40-10:10CEST | “Gender Equality in STEM Research Careers: Policies and Actions in Europe” Gwenaëlle Guillerme
Secretary General T.I.M.E. Association
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17:10-17:20JST/10:10-10:20CEST | “Gender Perspective in STEM Disciplines in Spain Universities” Encina Calvo-Iglesias
Professor Universidade de Santiago de Compostella
Elisabet Mas de les Valls
Professor Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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17:20-17:30JST/10:20-10:30CEST | “STEM Research Careers for Women in Germany” Nora Kulak
Professor University of Potsdam
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17:30-17:50JST/10:30-10:50CEST | Q&A |
17:50-18:00JST/10:50-11:00CEST | CLOSING REMARKS Gijs Berends
First Counsellor, Head of Science, Innovation, Digital and other EU Policies Section Delegation of the European Union to Japan
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Organiser
- Name
- EURAXESS Japan; Japan Science and Technology Agency