Although more women than men participate in higher education in the U.S., the same is not true when it comes to women pursuing careers in science and engineering. Despite the increased emphasis on gender equality, statistical evidence shows that the STEM gap keeps increasing.

In this episode, Prof. Robin Selinger, a Professor of Physics from Kent State University and a Fellow of the American Physical Society, offers a wealth of her insights and experiences that are beneficial to all STEM women and men in academia. The discussions include the challenges she has faced, mentors who were critical to her career and success, how we can make an even playing field for women in STEM academics, how leaders in the professional communities and universities can advocate for women colleagues who tend to not self-promote, and how to successfully recruit  ...