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How some men are challenging gender inequity in the lab

Offering support to female colleagues can trigger a culture change that makes science and engineering more equitable for all.
  1. Kendall Powell

    1. Kendall Powell is a freelance writer in Boulder, Colorado.

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Last year, six female scientists discussed inNaturehow they dealt with gender bias in the workplace. Several readers asked what men were doing to help. Here, six male researchers describe their efforts to support their female colleagues. Some were uncomfortable getting credit for work that they feel everyone should be doing, with one rejecting credit completely by requesting anonymity.

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Nature566, 567-569 (2019)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-019-00683-z

These interviews have been edited for clarity and length.

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