Category Archives: Oh noes! I can’t do science ’cause I’m a GIRL!

Why I’m Drinking Tonight: Little Things Matter.

Things I would like: *If I never had to plan my route through my workplace based on which security guard is assigned to guard the escalator, for fear of an encounter that leaves me feeling disgusted and like I should … Continue reading

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Being an Insider to the Boy’s Club of Science

“Dude, you know your labmate? She’s got huge tits” wink wink nudge nudge… “Come on, you’d hit that in a heartbeat wouldn’t you? Just be honest with me bro.” What do you do when another grad student is talking about … Continue reading

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Frak you and your opinions, I’m still hot.

I was told this week by a man who has power over me that I “was asking for it” by the way I dress. Or rather, this man told two other women in a meeting that I am sexually harassed … Continue reading

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On Perpetuating Stereotypes

There are a lot of things that get me fucking annoyed.  Running out of tequila, sexual harassment, Sarah Palin, the list goes on.  But right up there is this whole fucked up idea of gender-stereotyped toys.  Over in America’s Air-Force … Continue reading

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