Fighting sexism in science!

By Siouxsie Wiles

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Fighting Sexism In Science!

Project 2015-12-10 14:40:36 +1300

Dr Nicola Gaston, Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University Wellington and former president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, has written an excellent little book 'Why Science is Sexist', which summarises the evidence for science being sexist and some ideas for how to fix the problem.

We are crowdfunding to raise money to send the book to academics in decision-making roles who have the power to make real change now. We've identified several hundred academics in New Zealand we'd like to send a copy to, and reached an agreement with the publisher, Bridget Williams Books, who will send out the books on our behalf for a discounted price. They will also provide an e-copy for donors. We've decided not to make our list public at the moment, so if there is someone you want to make sure gets a copy, then choose the option that lets you nominate someone specific. If you want to send the book to someone who isn't based in New Zealand, then select the appropriate reward for your country, which includes postage and packaging. 

Let's stop waiting for the old guard to retire and stamp out sexism in science now!

Thanks for your support.

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We did it!!

13/01/2016 at 10:13 PM

Thanks to everyone's amazing support we've exceeded our target. You guys are amazing! We've still got a few hours to go but it's looking like we'll be sending out over 250 copies of the book to academics in decision-making roles. What a fantastic result.

Nominating someone...

17/12/2015 at 8:29 AM

Thanks for all your support so far!

A few people have asked about whether if they nominate someone, that person will know who nominated them. They won't. Instead they will receive a very nice letter, letting them know that they are being sent the book as they have been identified as someone in a decision-making role.

 

Teething problems!

16/12/2015 at 8:55 PM

Hi everyone

Sorry for the confusion if you are asked for an address when you pledge. Don't worry, we wont be sending you a hard copy of the book instead! 

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    "Fantastic model for getting us thinking about important issues as a community!"

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    "Let's make science an equitable playing field for the benefit of humanity"

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    16/12/2015 at 10:13pm

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    Fighting Sexism In Science!

    Project 2015-12-10 14:40:36 +1300

    Dr Nicola Gaston, Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University Wellington and former president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, has written an excellent little book 'Why Science is Sexist', which summarises the evidence for science being sexist and some ideas for how to fix the problem.

    We are crowdfunding to raise money to send the book to academics in decision-making roles who have the power to make real change now. We've identified several hundred academics in New Zealand we'd like to send a copy to, and reached an agreement with the publisher, Bridget Williams Books, who will send out the books on our behalf for a discounted price. They will also provide an e-copy for donors. We've decided not to make our list public at the moment, so if there is someone you want to make sure gets a copy, then choose the option that lets you nominate someone specific. If you want to send the book to someone who isn't based in New Zealand, then select the appropriate reward for your country, which includes postage and packaging. 

    Let's stop waiting for the old guard to retire and stamp out sexism in science now!

    Thanks for your support.

    Comments

    We did it!!

    13/01/2016 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks to everyone's amazing support we've exceeded our target. You guys are amazing! We've still got a few hours to go but it's looking like we'll be sending out over 250 copies of the book to academics in decision-making roles. What a fantastic result.

    Nominating someone...

    17/12/2015 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks for all your support so far!

    A few people have asked about whether if they nominate someone, that person will know who nominated them. They won't. Instead they will receive a very nice letter, letting them know that they are being sent the book as they have been identified as someone in a decision-making role.

     

    Teething problems!

    16/12/2015 at 8:55 PM

    Hi everyone

    Sorry for the confusion if you are asked for an address when you pledge. Don't worry, we wont be sending you a hard copy of the book instead! 

      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 3:41pm
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 3:33pm
      Shaun Coffey
      17/12/2015 at 3:26pm
      Wendy Allison
      17/12/2015 at 2:52pm
      Anna Carter
      17/12/2015 at 2:41pm
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 2:38pm
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 2:37pm
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 2:36pm
      james lee
      17/12/2015 at 2:14pm
      Janine Paynter
      17/12/2015 at 1:49pm
      Stephen Jacobs
      17/12/2015 at 12:29pm
      Mike Plank
      17/12/2015 at 12:12pm
      Sarah Morgan
      17/12/2015 at 12:00pm
      Neil Broderick
      17/12/2015 at 11:30am
      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 10:57am
      Simon Clendon
      17/12/2015 at 10:44am

      "Great initiative."

      Anonymous pledger
      17/12/2015 at 10:20am
      Mark Hanna
      17/12/2015 at 10:01am
      Bart Janssen
      17/12/2015 at 9:56am
      Angela Tsai
      17/12/2015 at 9:46am
      Kate Lee
      17/12/2015 at 9:08am
      Niki Harre
      17/12/2015 at 8:39am

      "Fantastic model for getting us thinking about important issues as a community!"

      Trecia Wouldes, PhD
      17/12/2015 at 8:38am
      Merryn Gott
      17/12/2015 at 8:36am
      Rupert Morrish
      17/12/2015 at 8:26am
      Marie-Louise Ward
      17/12/2015 at 8:21am
      Raj Patel
      17/12/2015 at 6:24am

      "Kick-ass !"

      Lisa Matisoo-Smith
      17/12/2015 at 1:06am
      Anonymous pledger
      16/12/2015 at 11:22pm

      "Let's make science an equitable playing field for the benefit of humanity"

      Sam Sargeant
      16/12/2015 at 10:13pm

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