Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (May 2016)

From the Editor-in-Chief: Questions of Gender Equity in the Undergraduate Biology Classroom

  • Samantha L. Elliott

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v17i2.1136
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 2
pp. 186 – 188

Abstract

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This editorial describes recent research about the perception of peer achievement in the undergraduate biology classroom. The research, along with statistical data about female retention, provides insight into gender disparities and provides opportunities to address gender bias in the classroom.