Some Reflections on the Dearth of Women in Science; A Talk by Ben Barres
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Some Reflections on the Dearth of Women
in Science (Prodded on by Larry Summers,
Steven Pinker, and Harvey Mansfield).
A talk by Ben Barres,
Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford
March 17, 2008, Harvard University
Join Professor Ben Barres for a personal and intellectual analysis of the obstacles faced by women in academic science and what individuals and institutions can do to increase opportunities in the sciences for women. Professor Barres brings a unique perspective to this discussion: Professor Barres is transgendered, and has experienced life as both a female and as a male scientist. His commentary in the journal Nature, "Does gender matter?" posits the challenge: "To paraphrase Martin Luther King, a first-class scientific enterprise cannot be built upon a foundation of second-class citizens. If women and minorities are to achieve their full potential, all of us need to be far more proactive. So what can be done?"
Ben Barres, MD, PhD is a Professor and Associate Chair of Neurobiology at Stanford University. Dr. Barres earned a BS in Life Sciences from MIT, a PhD in Neurobiology from Harvard, and an MD from Dartmouth. This event is sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, and the Harvard College Women's Center.
Higher quality copy of this video (higher resolution) is posted at:
http://stream.fas.harvard.edu/ramgen/permanent/HCWC/Ben_Barres_HCWC_20080317.rmSome Reflections on the Dearth of Women
in Science (Prodded on by Larry Summers,
Steven Pinker, and Harvey Mansfield).
A talk by Ben Barr...all »Some Reflections on the Dearth of Women
in Science (Prodded on by Larry Summers,
Steven Pinker, and Harvey Mansfield).
A talk by Ben Barres,
Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford
March 17, 2008, Harvard University
Join Professor Ben Barres for a personal and intellectual analysis of the obstacles faced by women in academic science and what individuals and institutions can do to increase opportunities in the sciences for women. Professor Barres brings a unique perspective to this discussion: Professor Barres is transgendered, and has experienced life as both a female and as a male scientist. His commentary in the journal Nature, "Does gender matter?" posits the challenge: "To paraphrase Martin Luther King, a first-class scientific enterprise cannot be built upon a foundation of second-class citizens. If women and minorities are to achieve their full potential, all of us need to be far more proactive. So what can be done?"
Ben Barres, MD, PhD is a Professor and Associate Chair of Neurobiology at Stanford University. Dr. Barres earned a BS in Life Sciences from MIT, a PhD in Neurobiology from Harvard, and an MD from Dartmouth. This event is sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, and the Harvard College Women's Center.
Higher quality copy of this video (higher resolution) is posted at:
http://stream.fas.harvard.edu/ramgen/permanent/HCWC/Ben_Barres_HCWC_20080317.rm«
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