new Jay apparently found a kindred spirit in regional fed chief Mary Daly. Openly gay, she’s a protege of Janet Yellen. Daly prioritized climate change, Black Lives Matter, inequities between blacks and whites, LGBTQ+ rights, and a host of other woke social-justice issues that have nothing to do with finance. — www.independentsentinel.com, 10h ago

new Emma Katko is a Business Administration and Communications student at Northeastern University. Her focus in marketing has led to interests across multiple fields including women's right, environmental policies, and sustainable fashion. — storybench.org, 7h ago

new ...“I’m framing this as a social justice issue,” she says. “Certainly it’s a management, employment and governance issue, but at its core, it’s a moral issue. The leader in a nonprofit organization has a responsibility to show the world leadership that mirrors justice.”... — NEXTpittsburgh, 1d ago

new Another important way in which ESMO strives to be a force for good in the oncology community and beyond is by working to ensure the long-term sustainability of what we do. In the current state of things, environmental and climate policy must apply to every field of human activity, and oncology is no exception: indeed, cancer research and care do not happen in a vacuum but rely on economic, social, political and ecological stability to flourish. ESMO’s commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of cancer care also implies a wider duty to contribute to building a better future for our world. — esmo.org, 9h ago

new Transitioning towards a challenge-led approach to science and innovation, introducing a new focus on translating research excellence into societal impact and broader UK commercial success. — The Alan Turing Institute, 8h ago

new ...“Class must feature in any meaningful discussion about women’s rights, and true diversity and empowerment can only be achieved when it is accompanied by wide-reaching social and economic change. — HoldtheFrontPage, 1d ago

new Virginia Braun is a social and health psychologist, specialising in research related to gendered bodies, sex, sexuality, and health. Her scholarship interrogates possibilities for health and bodies, looking at the intersections of societal, scientific and public policy knowledge and meaning making. Exemplifying her impactful empirical work, Braun’s 2005 paper was the first to critically question the discourse, practice and implications of female genital cosmetic surgery, establishing her as a key international expert. — SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 17h ago

new Education as empowerment must be able to take on the task of shifting consciousness in order to enable individuals to narrate themselves, prevent their own erasure, address the economic, social, and political conditions that shape their lives, and learn that culture is an instrument of power. For this to happen, people have to recognize something of themselves and their condition in the modes of education in which they are addressed. This is both a matter of awakening a sense of identification and a moment of recognition. Any viable notion of critical pedagogy has to be on the side of understanding, clarity, persuasion, and belief. Education, in this instance, is a defining political fact of life because it is crucial to the struggle over critical agency, informed citizenship, and a collective sense of resistance and struggle. As a political project, it must press the claims for economic and social justice and strengthen the call for civic literacy and positive collective action. — LA Progressive, 1d ago

new These experiences have now forced women like Raad and Kruah to join a growing chorus of women to speak out against sexism. They argue that sexism not only affects women in politics but also has wider implications for women’s rights and gender equality by contributing to a culture of misogyny and discrimination that undermines progress toward gender equality. — Liberian Observer, 1d ago

new ...“Greater gender diversity is essential for improving talent attraction and retention, and continued investment in this can lead to manufacturers benefiting from a greater range of innovative ideas and insights from a more varied workforce.” Emily advises. “As a first step, manufacturers should be outlining clear targets and steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the workplace, adopting an informed approach to ensure that gender parity is a priority target for the business.”... — electronicspecifier.com, 1d ago

new Partnership in rare cancers and sarcoma requires a shift in research culture as a whole. Collaboration and innovation are definitely the key words required to make this cultural change a reality. — Daily Reporter, 1d ago

new There often is no blueprint for it in the broader corporate world, and many initiatives at media agencies are still being developed since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a nationwide movement toward greater awareness over the lack of diversity in the working world. Almost three years later, as agencies reflect on these various efforts, they agree that impactful diversity, equity and inclusion work needs to be ingrained across an organization’s culture and values — and not sit in its own lane. — Digiday, 1d ago

new Once safety concerns are addressed, companies can turn their attention to creating policies that promote gender diversity and equal pay. Whether this is a proactive approach to ensuring equal pay, or a commitment to regular pay audits to address any disparities identified. — SmartCompany, 23h ago

new Although certainly nothing erodes sustainable development more than a disaster, the root causes of disaster risk, and therefore of disasters, are political, socio-economic, institutional and environmental factors often linked to skewed development models. The complex duality of disaster risk and sustainable development requires an understanding that goes indeed beyond a single discipline. Nevertheless, the nurtured perspective of geographic knowledge provides significant and elementary principles to apprehend and address the multidimensions of the humanized landscape within the sphere of the prevailing socio-territorial challenges. The objective of this Lecture is to give a powerful impetus to reflection and actions on disaster risk reduction and global sustainability in an era of unprecedented socio-environmental changes, in which the leading role of geography as a compass to support transdisciplinary approaches to strengthen policy formulation and practice is indispensable. — preventionweb.net, 1d ago

new For a long time, the S, or social, aspect of ESG has been the “neglected middle child,” said Julia Binder, Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation who moderated the event. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a wake-up call, bringing to light the tight connection between business and society. In addition, companies are increasingly asked to take a stance on social issues from Black Lives Matter to the Me Too movement against sexual abuse, harassment, and rape culture. — I by IMD, 1d ago

new ...“Equalising social differences is first and foremost a moral matter, but also a question of sustainable development,” Ness says. — sciencenorway.no, 1d ago

new Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly with individuals or groups, organize community-based activities or lead policymaking efforts, social workers are committed to creating social change. — University of Chicago News, 2d ago

new In a state which has historically struggled to rectify the lingering effects of racism and the lack of diversity in its state-level workforce, dialing back diversity, equity and inclusion — or DEI — policies would be a significant and unnecessary step backward. — Odessa American, 2d ago

new ...“Leadership must take responsibility for driving change in diversity and inclusion. It is not only a moral imperative but a business necessity. Leaders must actively work to hire, advance and support women in the workplace, and create a culture that empowers them to succeed.”... — automation.com, 2d ago

new For Dianne Greene, Verisk’s global head of diversity & inclusion, the success of DE&I efforts and committees relies on the ability to adapt. Achieving equity, whether within a business setting or more broadly, is a moving target that requires empathy and the ability to learn from previous mistakes to move forward. In conversation with Insurance Business, Greene detailed how businesses should look to make change internally and externally, address evolving equity concerns and why philanthropy is a non-negotiable in the insurance industry. — insurancebusinessmag.com, 2d ago

new There are two challenges in STEM: Attracting girls into STEM and retaining women already in STEM. Third-level institutions and STEM research funding bodies have taken action to support women's academics, including requiring a university to have equality action plans in order to receive research funding and targeted research funding for women. Companies too are very focused on diversifying their workforce and gaining from the greater depth of ideas and innovation diversity brings. In the UK and Ireland, only 25% of the STEM workforce are women, which means there are many opportunities and pathways for women to build meaningful and rewarding careers in STEM industries... — march8.com, 1d ago

new Math trauma may be amplified for underrepresented groups in math. As a field historically dominated by white men, mathematics is rife with norms that have excluded women and students of color. Stereotype threat and teachers’ preconceived notions of students’ math abilities can further hinder minoritized groups. If we want to diversify the math arena, alleviating math trauma and encouraging math curiosity from all races and gender is necessary. — Education Week, 1d ago

new Mathew thinks one of the reasons gender-based work remains underfunded is that philanthropy tends to be siloed. Grant dollars for gender are typically siloed from racial justice funding, LGBTQ funding and labor rights funding, for example. In addition, Mathew said, “There aren’t many philanthropic funds that actually make such a large investment around safety and security and ensuring an end to gender-based violence.”... — Inside Philanthropy, 2d ago

new Colonial ideas about race have Indigenous peoples and people of color as objects of scientific curiosity, Tallbear said, and decolonizing science and technology is a growing topic of interest, study, and policy. — Penn Today, 2d ago

new Tackling the digital determinants of adolescent wellbeing therefore requires a whole-of-society approach and action at multiple levels. Adolescents’ needs and demands can be met through a coordinated, multisectoral response to the digital determinants of adolescent wellbeing that includes strengthening governance of digital media; increasing adolescents’ agency, literacy, and skills; and building the health sector’s capacity to respond to the evolving role of digital media for adolescent wellbeing. — The BMJ, 2d ago

new In the end, diversity and inclusion in the space sector is not just a matter of fairness or political correctness, it's a matter of innovation and progress. A diverse and inclusive workforce brings a broader range of perspectives, ideas and skills to the table, which leads to more creative solutions, new technologies and better products. Furthermore, a diverse and inclusive space sector also ensures that the benefits of space technology reach all segments of society, promoting social inclusion and a more equitable future. Therefore, it is essential that the space sector actively works to promote diversity and inclusion to reach its full potential and be a force for good in the world. — copernicus.eu, 2d ago

new As impact investing gains momentum, the role of women investors is becoming increasingly significant. At Genus, we recognize the importance of empowering and supporting women in this space through portfolio management that takes into account a gender-lens perspective. The participation of women in impact investing is a positive trend that can drive greater diversity and innovation within the investment industry. It is crucial for financial institutions and society to continue to encourage and facilitate women’s investment journeys to realize the full potential of impact investing. — ffnews.com, 2d ago

new ...“Our results add to the substantive evidence that ethno-racial representation among American educators matters by underscoring a key way in which students’ developmental skills are developed in schools. This is a critical step forward as students’ working memory, a core component of executive function has been consistently linked to improvements in student achievement and is most malleable in early childhood.”... — WION, 2d ago

new Water and sanitation clearly need a stronger champion in the UN system, and their relevance in terms of food security, livelihoods and climate resilience need to be brought to the fore. — Eco-Business, 2d ago

new This highlights the need for everyone in tech to understand the digital gender gap and to help solve the digital skills gap though the recruitment, training and promotion of many more women. If you are not talking about getting more women into your tech workforce, you are making a strategic and economic mistake. — techuk.org, 2d ago

new Offered in conjunction with the Department of Computer Science, our data science minor is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of what this emerging field has to offer. As a discipline, data science sits at the intersection of mathematics, statistics and computer science. Data science has applications in science, industry, social sciences, humanities and the arts. Data science fits well within the liberal arts and, when brought to bear by folks with interdisciplinary training, has the potential to uncover profound insights. At the same time, when applied without consideration of bias or unintended consequences, data science can be dangerous. — Whitman College, 2d ago