Duke Women in the News

Some interesting links about women at Duke.

Update on the Women's Initiative at Duke

This article outlines some new practices and programs instituted since the release of the Women's Initiative several years ago. By Leanora Minai.

Climate study shows women under stress

Results of a 2005 Duke faculty survey are revealed, where "female faculty members are less likely to feel valued by their colleagues, report higher stress levels and feel they have to work harder than their male counterparts".

Louts in the Lab - Chronicle of Higher Education

"Duke University looks for ways to stop the discrimination and harassment that women continue to face in physics; some male professors call it a smear campaign."

Dean: Women-in-Science Flap Misses Important Point - Pratt News Release

Pratt school dean, Kristina Johnson, speaks about Lawrence Summers controversial comments.

Barriers to women in science: Dean speaks to US Senate

Pratt school dean, Kristina Johnson, speaks to the US Senate concerning barriers to women and minorities in science and presents routes to change.

Brown Named First Medical Associate Dean for Women - Duke News Release

Ann Brown, in a newly created position, will head the charge to addressing issues in the Duke School of Medicine brought up by the recent Women's Initiative.

Duke Women's Initiative Full Report

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