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In this episode, Professor Adina Sterling discusses how we can foster more diversity for healthier social networks and stronger high-performing teams.
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February 15, 2023
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A Low-Cost, Scalable Way to Get More Women Into Tech
Stanford GSB researchers designed an experimental program that helps women quickly boost their skills so they can land technology jobs.
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September 06, 2022
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Teaching Soft Skills Can Help Women Stay in Science and Tech Jobs
A virtual program focused on interpersonal abilities boosts work satisfaction for women starting off in STEM.
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Solving Important Problems
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March 25, 2022
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How Race Influences and Amplifies Backlash Against Outspoken Women
When women break gender norms, the most negative reactions may come from people of the same race.
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September 01, 2021
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Having More Power at the Bargaining Table Helps Women — But Also Sparks Backlash
A large-scale study of job negotiations finds that women with stronger options were penalized for being too assertive.
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May 04, 2021
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Why People Who Have It Easy Claim They Had It Rough
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April 28, 2021
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The Language of Gender Bias in Performance Reviews
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February 19, 2021
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What’s Behind the Pay Gap in STEM Jobs?
Women are paid less than men for entry-level positions — and it has nothing to do with their skill sets.
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May 14, 2020
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The High Value of Virtual College Advising for Lower-Income Students
New research shows online advising improves college outcomes for underserved high schoolers.
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March 18, 2020
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Rethinking Workplace Education
Guild offers a data-driven approach to education benefits that has attracted the Fortune 500.
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November 14, 2019
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How Markets Can Change to Ease Economic Inequality
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July 30, 2019
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Ethnic Networks Help Refugees Find Work
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June 12, 2019
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How Well Do Refugees Integrate into American Society?
Nationality, education level, and other factors are linked to resettled refugees’ likelihood of becoming citizens.
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January 09, 2019
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Solving Poverty Using the Tools of Silicon Valley
A Stanford research team will harness computer learning to root out the many causes of poverty — and suggest precise solutions.
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November 26, 2018
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Does Workplace Ageism Affect Women and Men Differently?
A new study suggests that women are perceived as less of a threat by younger colleagues.
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