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Why reforming scientific awards can help to tackle discrimination in physics

07 Mar 2022 Jess Wade
Taken from the March 2022 issue of Physics World where it appeared under the headline "We need to rethink scientific awards".

Jess Wade and Maryam Zaringhalam say that changing prize processes can help to champion a more equitable future

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Bringing into reach How can we ensure science prizes more fairly reflect the whole community?(Courtesy: Shutterstock/focal point)
A scientific award reflects what the community values. It can raise the profile of a scientist’s w

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