APS Women in Physiology Committee

12/23/2019

The APS Women in Physiology Committee page will be discontinuing in 2020. Be sure to follow the main American Physiological Society page for great science education content!

Empowering scientists to understand life, improve health and advance discoveries.

12/20/2019

This page will be shutting down in 2020, but you can follow the American Physiological Society for great content like this that you've enjoyed on this feed!

Advice for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees on finding a mentor and maximizing the mentoring experience.

10/31/2019

From biomathematicians to physicists to environment scientist, women in STEM from all over the world encourage aspiring scientist to reach for their dreams.

From finding a mentor, to listening to others and just persevering - 7 women in STEM share their top tips for success.

10/30/2019

What part of the manuscript should you focus most on? Experienced authors/editors provide advice at our Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals course in Orlando from January 23-26, 2020. Apply by 12/1.https://www.the-aps.org/pst/writingworkshop

The APS Professional Skills Training (PST) Program promotes the development of key professional skills among graduate students, postdoctoral students and new investigators by offering effective live and online courses that are appropriate for students in the life science discipline.

10/24/2019

"If someone feels that they can’t be open about themselves at work, they can’t produce their best work". It is important to have diversity and inclusivity in the STEM fields, including transgender and non-binary people, they have value and they matter.

Transgender scientists and engineers face extra hurdles. But they are gaining support. And trans researchers are finding peers through meetings and social media.

10/22/2019

Need help writing the discussion section of your paper? Get expert advice from APS journal authors/editors. Apply for the Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals course by 12/1. Seats are limited. Start your application today! https://www.the-aps.org/pst/writingworkshop

The APS Professional Skills Training (PST) Program promotes the development of key professional skills among graduate students, postdoctoral students and new investigators by offering effective live and online courses that are appropriate for students in the life science discipline.

10/18/2019

Every year, the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE), releases a calendar of activities for incorporating current science, engineering, and technology content into holidays, seasons, annual and special events. Check out the month of October to keep the youngest scientists in your life connected.

STEM Throughout the Year! Ideas for incorporating current science, engineering, and technology content into holidays, seasons, annual events, and special events. 2019 - Year long events 2019 - International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements, 50th anniversary 2019 - 50th anniversary of....

10/17/2019

Do Gender Bias impact the Hiring of Women in STEM? Hiring committees who denied bias, were less likely to promote and recruit women.

Many say that no gender bias exists. This latest research shows that awareness of gender stereotypes and discrimination is needed to create more equality.

10/16/2019

You’ve applied for the Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals course for help with writing your manuscript. Now apply for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) travel award at www.surveymonkey.com/r/APSPSTC2020 to receive monetary help. The FASEB DREAM Trainee Travel Award provides up to $1000 to defray the expenses of attending the course. Deadline: 11/18.

10/15/2019

It's not a new discovery that parenthood sometimes does not marry easily with a life in science. Erin Cech, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, quantified the extent of the pipeline leak following this major life event.

More than 40% of new moms and 20% of new dads in science change fields, go part time, or quit the workforce

10/14/2019

When should you put data in the text instead of using a figure? Find out from our experienced reviewers. Apply for the January Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals course in Orlando by 12/1.https://www.the-aps.org/pst/writingworkshop

The APS Professional Skills Training (PST) Program promotes the development of key professional skills among graduate students, postdoctoral students and new investigators by offering effective live and online courses that are appropriate for students in the life science discipline.

10/11/2019

Countries trailblazing solutions to shrinking the gender gap in STEM

While women make up the majority of science graduates worldwide, science jobs are generally dominated by men. Except for in a handful of countries.