@article{b7d9fdcd24ce40fbb67263de9de8871f,
title = "Scientists of the world speak up for equality",
author = "Lihadh Al-Gazali",
note = "Funding Information: We proposed that the ethics training now required for students funded by grants from the US National Institutes of Health be expanded to include gender-bias training. Indeed, we feel that all scientists should go through such training. It has been shown that students who undergo diversity training score markedly lower on tests of implicit bias than students who do not (L. A. Rudman et al. J. Pers. Soc. Psychol. 81, 856–868; 2001). Funding Information: Having more women in these positions would help to shift cultural expectations. Leading Arab women scientists should continue to get involved in the political life of their countries, where they can be strong advocates for other women scientists. Developments such as the inclusion of leading women academics in the Shura council, Saudi Arabia{\textquoteright}s highest advisory council (which is now 20% female), and in the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates (22% female), are steps in the right direction. Highlighting success stories will encourage qualified Arab women to pursue careers in science. Role model and mentoring initiatives are also important. Examples of such programmes include the Stars of Science initiative by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and the TechGirls Exchange Program of the US Department of State.",
year = "2013",
month = mar,
day = "7",
doi = "10.1038/495035a",
language = "English",
volume = "495",
pages = "35--38",
journal = "Nature",
issn = "0028-0836",
publisher = "Nature Publishing Group",
number = "7439",
}