What We Learned About the Gender Gap Across Scientific Disciplines

Explore the findings of a research project on gender gaps across various academic disciplines in this 38-minute lecture by independent researcher Lucia Santamaria. Delve into the interdisciplinary approach, project structure, and methodology used to investigate gender disparities in academia. Examine differences in research methods, variant analysis, and factors influencing field selection. Gain insights into advisor-advisee relationships and survey results. Analyze publication data and gender gaps in specific disciplines, with a focus on astronomy, astrophysics, and theoretical physics. Understand the rationale behind analyzing top journals in these fields and discover key explanations for observed trends.