Ahh the million-dollar question (but only on International Women’s Day). Do men talk about gender equality when we’re not leading the discussion? What does male privilege look & feel like in STEM? How should men engage with gender equality discussions and why do so many find it so difficult? This month Jodi & Rebecca are joined by not one, not two but FOUR men to discuss all this and more, as well as some honest chat about lessons learned and experiences across different intersections.
International Men’s Day: https://internationalmensday.com/
Movember: https://uk.movember.com/ (learn more and donate if you can!)
This month’s recommendations from our guests:
Project EduAccess - a non-profit improving access to Higher Education for marginalised communities in the Global South. Check them out to see how you can volunteer (like Arish) and take a look at their free resources. https://www.projecteduaccess.com/
Are you a Brazilian graduate hoping to pursue post-graduate education (MSc, MRes, PhD) in the UK or North America? Rodrigo is happy to mentor you! Get in touch: rodrigo.duarte@kcl.ac.uk
Are you interested in design and biomaterials? Are you looking for a PhD or research assistant position with a fantastic PI & mentor? Join Ali’s brand new team in the Design School at the Royal College of Arts. Get in touch to find out more about upcoming positions: ali.mohammed@imperial.ac.uk
Are you a teacher of A-Level STEM subject students from underprivileged backgrounds in the UK? Contact Shiden to find out more about opportunities to experience ‘a day in the life’ of a neuroscientist in the lab: shiden.solomon@kcl.ac.uk
Connect with our guests:
Dr Ali Mohammed: @AliMoe88 (Twitter)
Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots: @ArishMRL (Twitter)
Dr Rodrigo Duarte: @3RDuarte (Twitter)
Dr Shiden Solomon: @ShidenSolomon (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiden-solomon-155022126/ (LinkedIn)
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Recorded: 2nd and 13th November 2023
Released: 4th December 2023
Hosts: Rebecca Casterton & Jodi Barnard
Producer & Editor: Rebecca Casterton.
Music: Right Place, Right Time | Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library).