Workshop I: gender studies

Abstract

Participants in the Gender Studies workshop of the 5th IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics discussed the gender question in science practice from a policy perspective, informed by investigations from the social science disciplines. The workshop ’s three sessions — “Equity and Education: Examining Gender Stigma in Science,” “A Comparative Study of Women Scientists and Engineers: Experiences in India and the US,” and “Toward Gender Equity Through Policy: Characterizing the Social Impact of Interventions

are summarized, and the resulting recommendations presented.