Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A February 2017 PMID 28228604

Opinion: Gender diversity leads to better science.

Mathias Wullum Nielsen, Sharla Alegria, Love Börjeson, Henry Etzkowitz, Holly J Falk-Krzesinski, Aparna Joshi, Erin Leahey, Laurel Smith-Doerr, Anita Williams Woolley, Londa Schiebinger

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The discussions predominantly endorse the article's assertion that gender diversity enhances scientific outcomes, with key phrases like 'better science,' 'innovations,' and calls to 'break the bias' reflecting both agreement and a desire for actionable change. The tone ranges from supportive to enthusiastic, emphasizing the importance of diversity policies and their potential to transform research dynamics.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the idea that gender diversity improves science, emphasizing the positive effects on innovation and collaboration.

InterestModerate interest

The relevance of diversity in research and its broader societal implications attract moderate interest, especially around themes like representation and impact.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants mention specific articles, advocate for policy changes, and discuss broader implications, showing a reasonable engagement level.

ImpactHigh impact

Multiple discussions highlight the importance of gender diversity for scientific progress and societal change, indicating perceived high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Gender diversity in scientific fields encourages new ideas and perspectives, which can improve research quality and innovation.
  • Studies show that gender-diverse teams tend to collaborate better and produce more impactful scientific results.
  • Promoting gender equality in science is important for advancing knowledge and solving complex problems more effectively.]

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Dr. Christine Allen
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Gender diversity broadens viewpoints, questions and sparks discoveries leading to better science. We can do better if we all work together to #BreakTheBias for women in science. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2022 #IWD #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM Source: https://t.co/8pzm94s9hm https://t.co/5WwQ4e8ccI

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✨La diversidad de genero conduce a una mejor ciencia✨ ➡️Las políticas cuidadosamente diseñadas y el liderazgo dedicado permiten aprovechar el poder de la diversidad de género para innovaciones y descubrimientos colectivos

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Stickydot
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Happy International Women’s Day!!

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Kelsey Collins
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@ProfCJHernandez Link here: https://t.co/0MC9nsvnpQ. Would be great to see data on how impact is further amplified when other dimensions of diversity are included in future analyses!

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@KarynLisignoli @NAChristakis @iambatdan @JonHaidt Exhibit B https://t.co/IYXTSCIg0w

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Shefali
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@abhijit_MLab Here are some - they don't have a ton of data, but might be useful, I'll try to find more ! https://t.co/iC7XmsYXy9 https://t.co/XBZGnQ5ldT https://t.co/zD17jIsxm0 https://t.co/kWUtj7GF7b

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Ryan Araújo Lopes
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@AuntyFashitz @sweetskilla @ebattoir @ThePrestonParra @MadelineHinsley Bro, not only biologists but every sector from science worries about this by many reasons, here some more articles https://t.co/AyNOivCINp https://t.co/vlvUoMD5Dg https://t.co/IcmggMBg17 (you need to log on this) https://t.co/BS3ogU2q2G

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SoapboxScienceNL
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Why is diversity and representation in research important to you? We want to know! Drop us a line to share your thoughts

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✨La diversidad de genero conduce a una mejor ciencia✨ ➡️Las políticas cuidadosamente diseñadas y el liderazgo dedicado permiten aprovechar el poder de la diversidad de género para innovaciones y descubrimientos colectivos

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Anatoly Vorobey
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@littmath @itaisher PNAS has "perspective" and "opinon" articles, e.g. https://t.co/mXkhf6rbsp, https://t.co/oFqZJEkH2w, https://t.co/dXC5IlUtwy. Is it really the case that these three make sense as PNAS articles, and that one doesn't, and that should be blindingly obvious to any serious author?

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Kelsey Collins
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Damien Marie AtHope Ⓐ
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Scientific Search
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