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Kim Kardashian Before and After Photoshopped It was just another column, one of about four I wrote that week. I came across a poll suggesting that—contrary to popular belief and statements from a high-profile British minister—90% of girls were well aware that photos in fashion magazines were airbrushed and unrealistic. I read the available poll Continue reading Reactions to a Poll on Girls and Fashion Photos Some say that there just aren’t enough scientists out there. We need to get kids motivated to be scientists, especially women! Although I agree wholeheartedly in promoting science education, there is another side to the story. Some claim that we have too many scientists coming out of graduate school. And to a 6th year grad Continue reading To the Young Ladies, and Men, in Science A version of this article is cross-posted here. I read some fluff. I encountered the term “vajazzling” when I happened across this video. The definition is something like “Swarovoski crystals on my vajayjay.” Let me attempt to translate that: someone put little expensive sparkly crystals on Continue reading Yay! Vaginas! And Other Awesome Girly Bits! (NSFW) For those of you that read Sheril Kirshenbaum’s “Under The Microscope: Feminism, Scientists and Sexiness,” and Alexandra Jellicoe’s response “Is Science Sexist?,” here’s a response to the response. If there is one lesson from SexyGate (the kerfuffle following Sheril Kirshenbaum’s inclusion on a “sexy scientist” list[1]), it is that actions have consequences, long-range, Continue reading Des Liked: Zombie Feynman vs The Special Girl Powers Author Naomi Baker – Chemical Engineer. Photo by Scott Hurst. In my graduation class of around 50 chemical engineers, there were three women. Dawn’s father was a senior VP with the Belgium office of an international chemical company, so she had grown up exposed to industry and to engineering. The other woman, whose name I’ve Continue reading Engineering Equality At what point are we going to allow female scientists to just “be”, without continually commenting on their appearance? Under The Microscope: Feminism, Scientists and Sexiness “In my profession today I work closely with many talented men. We write
Continue reading If You Think I’m Sexy And You Like My Data *This article was originally posted at Scientific Blogging and The Finch and Pea. You can go there to see some discussion of this topic or visit me on Facebook for even more discusssion. It is no secret that there is dissent within the skeptical ranks, both in terms of philosophy and method. What may be less known is that there is even drama within the micro sub-cultures of this “movement”, some of which I am less than proud to be a part of. When James Randi split Continue reading (S)He Without Sin by Heidi Anderson |
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