Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38490175/)

These scientists wanted to understand why there are fewer women in certain jobs that involve science, technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM fields. They noticed that even though more women are studying these subjects, they are still facing challenges in getting top jobs.

So, the scientists looked at a graph called the "scissor-shaped curve" to see how this problem is like a pair of scissors opening up. They wanted to find ways to close the gap between men and women in STEM fields.

To do this, the scientists used information and numbers to come up with helpful ideas to make things better for women in STEM. They tried out these ideas at their university to see if they could make a difference and help more women succeed in science and technology jobs.

Joyce JA., Masina S., Michalik L., Pot C., Sempoux C., Amati F. Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia. Cell. 2024 Mar 14;187(6):1335-1342. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.050.