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Surveys of scientists show women and young academics suffered most during pandemic and may face long-term career consequences

  • Written by Lesley Michalegko, Research Project Manager of Public Policy, Arizona State University
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On March 6, 2020, universities across the U.S. announced systematic laboratory closures, social distancing policies and travel bans to cope with the growing coronavirus epidemic. These actions, while prudent and necessary, had immediate negative impacts...

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