WISterhood

This week, we are back with the WIS Courage Campaign to discuss a recent event with Lila Wall, the head of the Civil Rights Division at the Bureau of Oregon Labor and Industries, and Sonia Montibano, an employment lawyer representing employees. Together, we discussed the avenues available to keeping employers accountable for pay equity.

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This week, we discuss the social perceptions of aging for women, and Natalie unpacks the rewards and challenges of her work with older adults.

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August 1, 2024 marked the day when humanity's demand on nature exceeded Earth's biocapacity for the year. This week, Natalie and Rachael discuss what this means, how Earth Overshoot Day is calculated, and break it down by country.

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This week, Rachael and Natalie take a moment to unpack the many news stories that have broken this summer thus far, and discuss how electoral politics fits into our lives as advocates for equity in STEM.

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We're bringing you another mini episode! This week, Rachael and Natalie chat about the recent push back towards in-person work, and how this might affect those with disabilities, or those who are caregivers for children or older adults.

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This week, Rachael and Natalie unpack what degrowth theory is. Join us as we cover how a battery-powered future relies on exploitation of the Global South, why we cannot buy our way to a sustainable future, and how Portland's thrifting culture might fit into this context.

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This week, Natalie and Rachael chat about when, and how, Earth Day was created. What were the political conditions that allowed for the environmental movement of the late 20th century, and importantly: did it succeed?

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In part two of our ongoing series with Women in Science Portland's Courage Campaign, we chat with Astrid and Lilli about the gendered language surrounding women's pay. We recount personal experiences being told to be more likable in the workplace, and unpack what that means in the context of the struggle for equitable pay.

Please join the Courage Campaign for a three-part evening seminar series dedicated to empowering women to confront systemic injustices. This season's theme, 'Mind the Gap: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunities and Fair Compensation', kicks off with a talk by Zhou Fang, founder of Intersectional Group LLC. Join us Thursday, April 18  from 6:00-8:00 pm at Experiment PDX as we delve into Pay Transparency movements in the U.S., examining its impact on states like New York, Colorado, Washington, and California. Discover whether it's a fleeting trend or a future necessity for Oregon, and understand why pay transparency matters for individuals and businesses alike. 

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We're bringing you a mini-episode, where we chat about a mini topic! This week, Natalie and Rachael discuss the lack of accessible third spaces where people can hang out and meet--without the need to spend money.

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This week, Rachael and Natalie discuss the frustrating and difficult reality that many STEM careers to expect hires to pick up and move on a whim. From positions straight out of college, to residency and fellowships for those working in medicine or academia, we unpack what this demand reflects about who these industries were built for.

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