Impacts of National and Local Chapters of 500 Women Scientists.

The article discusses the impacts of the organization 500 Women Scientists (500WS) on promoting equity and representation for women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) fields. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented, particularly in senior roles, prompting...

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Publicado en:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society Vol. 114; no. 4; pp. 85 - 108
Autores principales: Dapkey, Tanya, Anantapantula, Saranya, McBride, JoEllen
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Publicado: University of Pennsylvania Press Dec2025
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        STEM occupations
        Pay equity
        Neighborhoods
        Mentoring
        Outreach programs
        Social advocacy
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