Equity

An excerpt from a new memoir by University of Prince Edward Island’s first female president.

“What I’ve found the most rewarding about administration is the opportunity to bring about systemic change.”

The great importance of knowing themselves and recognizing their courage ranged from little everyday acts, called micro-courage, to big acts of courage whereby they felt their job was on the line.

We cannot sit passively by and let the seeds of hatred that have been sown to flourish.

How can we tell if there’s a problem if we don’t measure it?

Though more relevant than ever, the field seems to have to continually justify its existence.

Where are the women?

Unconscious bias still plays a role in keeping women scientists from the top tier.