Women are doing quite well in hiring and tenure processes at major research universities, however they are still underrepresented in the number of aspirants.
A survey was made to make out how women were faring compared to men at key points in their respective carreers. The study examines the hiring process as well as the application for tenure at universities who stress the importance of math, science and engineering.
The results tell us that -when it comes to being considered for tenure or a job – women are not prejudiced, yet they represent just a fraction of all the people who apply for such job or tenure.
Hence, institutions are succeeding at lowering the gender gap but they are still dealing with a persistent underrepresentation of women in the application pool.
The report says that the only effective strategy to deal with the aforementioned issue is to have a search committee with lots of women and a female chair.
In my opinion, the institutions (as well as all the other companies) must also make an effort to provide a women friendly environment at the work floor. When a company makes you feel at home, you'll be more likely to apply there than anywhere else.
Mike De Ridder
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