Gender Gap in Science: Challenges and Solutions - Transversal Talk

Explore a comprehensive conference talk on the gender gap in science, focusing on diversity challenges, stereotypes, and the impact of parenthood on scientific careers. Delve into the complexities of the issue, examining the "leaky pipeline" phenomenon in Brazil and globally. Discover how gender stereotypes affect various fields, particularly engineering, and their influence on higher education and research. Investigate the challenges faced by women in academia, including peer review biases and harassment risks. Learn about the Parenting Science Movement and its efforts to address the impact of parenthood on scientific careers, especially for women. Analyze the concept of the "ideal career" and its implications for work-life balance. Examine recent awareness initiatives, including the consideration of maternity gaps on CVs and the evaluation of motherhood in academic assessments. Gain insights into the pandemic's effect on gender disparities in science and the expansion of the Parenting Science movement to countries like Colombia and Brazil. Conclude with a Q&A session to further explore these critical issues in scientific diversity and inclusion.