Seminar by Prof. Aldo Geuna, University of Torino
Event details
| Date | 10.02.2016 |
| Hour | 12:00 › 13:30 |
| Speaker | Prof. Aldo Geuna, University of Torino |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
"Moving Out of Academic Research: The gender gap in science in Japan"
Abstract:
Women are globally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researcher careers. Among the major players of STEM research, Japan is marked by the largest gender gap. This study examines in particular the role played by network and reputation in the process of exit from an academic research career for female researchers. Based on cohort analyses of STEM PhD graduates in 1984-2004, this study finds 1) the overall gender gap has been slightly narrowed since the 1980s due to females’ increasing PhD enrollment; 2) among other fields thegap has actually increased in science; 3) the gap is particularly noticeable in prestigious universities; and 4) a researcher career is more gender-biased than a teacher career. Focusing on a single cohort of PhD graduates in the 1980s, it also finds 5) women were more likely to exit researcher careers than males before achieving entry positions; and 6) women had to wait longer for promotion to senior positions.
Abstract:
Women are globally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researcher careers. Among the major players of STEM research, Japan is marked by the largest gender gap. This study examines in particular the role played by network and reputation in the process of exit from an academic research career for female researchers. Based on cohort analyses of STEM PhD graduates in 1984-2004, this study finds 1) the overall gender gap has been slightly narrowed since the 1980s due to females’ increasing PhD enrollment; 2) among other fields thegap has actually increased in science; 3) the gap is particularly noticeable in prestigious universities; and 4) a researcher career is more gender-biased than a teacher career. Focusing on a single cohort of PhD graduates in the 1980s, it also finds 5) women were more likely to exit researcher careers than males before achieving entry positions; and 6) women had to wait longer for promotion to senior positions.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- College of Management of Technology