Tag Archives: Gender

On where I come from and why I (don’t) talk funny

Posted on February 13, 2011 by biochembelle

I was born and raised in a southern U.S. state–not the deep South, but in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was, and still is, a very rural place. When people ask where I’m from, I never respond … Continue reading →

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Gender and blogging (and everything else)

Posted on December 2, 2010 by biochembelle

Women–in many arenas–are often not as readily recognized or recalled as men in the same arenas. There are many causes and variables, ranging from overt sexism to much more socialization aspects. Often, there are many women in these arenas, they’re … Continue reading →

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Turning the Spotlight on Women in Science

Posted on August 21, 2010 by biochembelle

source DrDoyenne over at Women in Wetlands has noted over the years how often the students comment on the lack of female role models in science… and how difficult it is for them to name famous female scientists and their … Continue reading →

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