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Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention

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Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention. / Fogg Rogers, Laura; Hobbs, Laura.
In: Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 18, No. 4, C05, 30.09.2019.

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Fogg Rogers, L & Hobbs, L 2019, 'Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention', Journal of Science Communication, vol. 18, no. 4, C05. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.18040305

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Fogg Rogers, L., & Hobbs, L. (2019). Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention. Journal of Science Communication, 18(4), Article C05. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.18040305

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Fogg Rogers L, Hobbs L. Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention. Journal of Science Communication. 2019 Sept 30;18(4):C05. doi: 10.22323/2.18040305

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Fogg Rogers, Laura ; Hobbs, Laura. / Catch 22 - improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention. In: Journal of Science Communication. 2019 ; Vol. 18, No. 4.

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abstract = "There is a significant under-representation of women in STEM which is damaging societal progress for democratic, utilitarian, and equity reasons. However, changing stereotypes in STEM requires a solution denied by the problem — more visible female role models. Science communicators are critical to curate the conditions to bypass this Catch 22. We propose that enhancing self-efficacy for female scientists and engineers to mentor others will generate more supportive workplaces. Similarly, enhancing self-efficacy for public engagement improves the visibility of diverse female role models for young girls. These social connections will ultimately improve the science capital of girls and other minorities in STEM.",
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