Gender equity in science workshop findings
A summary of the presentations and discussions at a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Forum, including causes and possible solutions for under-representation of women in STEM.
The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Forum was hosted by the Australian Academy of Science with support from the Office of the Chief Scientist, to address the issue of gender imbalance in science.
A two-day workshop was held on 25–26 November 2014 to consider gender equity issues and identify appropriate solutions for Australia.
This report summarises the key issues raised by participants at the SAGE Forum workshop, and includes the recommendations made by the workshop to adopt an approach similar to the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.