Inspired by women’s real-world confrontations, this unique interactive photo-research exhibition highlights experiences of female scientists and the consequences of confronting sexism in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Eden Hennessey is completing a PhD in Social Psychology with Dr. Mindi Foster wherein she focuses on how women respond to sexism in STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering and math). Gender disparities in STEM continue; for instance, Eden’s recent research shows that female WLU STEM students experience stereotyping; they are called weirdoes and witches. One way to reduce sexism is to confront it; however, confrontation may have serious negative implications (e.g., social/professional consequences). Eden’s dissertation assesses whether female confronters of sexism in STEM perceive and incur greater consequences than other women. Further, her research explores how virtual mentors and a strong scientific identity impact the consequences of confronting sexism in STEM. Eden is the Laurier Researcher of the Year (2014-15) and the Student Research Coordinator of the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS).
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