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Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

Science, Technology

4.5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2018

⏱️ 54 minutes

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(Repeat) We’re hearing about harassment of, and barriers to, women seeking careers in politics and entertainment. But what about science? Science is supposed to be uniquely merit-based and objective. And yet the data say otherwise. A new study reveals widespread harassment of women of color in space science.  We look at the role that a hostile work environment plays in keeping women from pursuing scientific careers. While more women than ever are holding jobs in science, the percentage in tech and computer science has flattened out or even dropped. A memo from a software engineer at an Internet giant claims it’s because female brains aren’t suited for tech. Find out what the science says. Plus, women staring down discrimination. One woman’s reaction to her guidance counselor’s suggestion that she skip calculus and have babies. And SACNAS, the organization changing the face of science for Latina and Native American women.  Guests: Jill Tarter - Astronomer, founding member of the SETI Institute, and member of the SETI Institute Board of Trustees. She is the subject of a biography by writer Sarah Scoles: “Making Contact: Jill Tarter and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.”  Angela Saini – Journalist and author of “Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong” Kathryn Clancy – Associate professor of anthropology, University of Illinois Antonia Franco – Executive director, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I'm Molly Bentley.

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Welcome to Big Picture Science, produced at the SETI Institute

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where researchers investigate the nature and origin of life.

1:11.7

In this episode, we step back to get the wide-angle view of the culture of science and technology.

1:16.8

We've been hearing about harassment and barriers to women seeking careers in politics and

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entertainment, but what about in scientific fields?

1:24.0

Science is supposed to be uniquely merit-based and objective,

1:28.0

and yet the data say otherwise.

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