Addressing the impact of the media on the gender gap in science: 2nd Commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science conference review

May 9th, 2017 | RESEARCH

This is a conference review of the 2nd Commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which had the theme Gender, Science and Sustainable Development: The Impact of Media. It was held in United Nations Headquarters, New York City, U.S.A., and a parallel event was held simultaneously in Valetta, Malta. There were 45 listed speakers from 24 countries, with a gender ratio of 2:1 in favour of women. The contribution of the media to socio-cultural barriers facing girls and women in STEM was well-illustrated. However, few actionable solutions were proposed.

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Emer Emily Neenan, Author, Trinity College Dublin
Aine O'Neill, Author, IT Carlow

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 16
Number: 2

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Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls
Audience: Administration | Leadership | Policymakers | Educators | Teachers | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Conference Proceedings | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Broadcast Media | Comics | Books | Newspapers | Conferences | Media and Technology | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Websites | Mobile Apps | Online Media