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Documents
The documents about the association and recommendations to decision-making bodies are available to download.
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Women Scientists respond to Nobel laureate’s sexist comments
A Nobel laureate whose comments about the “trouble with girls” involved in science provoked humorous responses from women scientists who tweeted selfies shot in their laboratory. The women scientists responded in a humorous way to the sexist comments a Nobel laureate made at a World Conference which had sparked an outcry. In the meantime the…
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Nudge to overcome the gender gap
Iris Bohnet, Professor for Public Policy and Academic Dean at Harvard Kennedy School, and her research team recommend to use the concept of nudge to close the gender gap in the workplace. “Rather than trying to change beliefs that lead to stereotypes (…) making a switch in judgment modes may positively impact hiring promotion procedures. Because…
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New appointments and promotions of women faculty
Appointments at ETH Zurich Dr Lesya Shchutska (*1985), currently Research Associate at ETH Zurich, as Assistant Professor of Experimental Particle Physics. Lesya Shchutska is an internationally recognised young scientist who received an ERC Starting Grant in 2017. Her research focuses on searching for physical phenomena beyond the standard model of particle physics. She makes use…
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Spotlight Seminar Series: Women in STEM
The next installment of the D-BAUG Spotlight seminar series is coming up on June 25th 2024, under the theme of Geospatial Modelling Challenges. The event is followed by a panel discussion touching on aspects/considerations for women in STEM. Deadline to register: June 17th
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National Academy of Engineering Elect
Janet Hering, Director of EAWAG and Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science since 2007, was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for her contributions to understanding and practice of removal of inorganic contaminants from drinking water. The Election is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an…
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Prof. Melanie Blokesch elected to the SNSF National Research Council
Congratulations to Professor Melanie Blokesch, EPF Lausanne, on her election to the SNSF National Research Council (Division III)! More information under: New members of research council
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Prof. Shana Sturla appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Research in Toxicology
Congratulations to Prof. Shana Sturla on her appointment as Editor-in-Chief of the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology! Shana Sturla takes helm of Chemical Research in Toxicology
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Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann elected as a member of the National Research Council
Congratulations to Professor Ulrike Lohmann, ETH Zurich, on her election as a member of the National Research Council (Division 2). Her term will start in October 2018. More information under: Three women elected into SNRF Research Council and Ulrike Lohmann, ETH Zurich