1. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Do we need women in science?

2. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Facts

3. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Equal opportunities/representation Diversity Efficient ressource allocation Why do we want women in science?

4. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Diverse research teams=> better decisions in research process  Age, gender, ethnicity  Educational background, research field Diversity in field of research => better coverage of relevant research topics Diverse role models Diversity

5. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Exploit the full pool of potentials Optimal ressource allocation

6. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Applicants

7. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Applicants Available positions

8. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Applicants Available positions

9. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Rejected applicants Filled positions - only male applicants considered

10. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Applicants Available positions

11. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University High abilityLow ability Rejected applicants Filled positions – all applicants considered

12. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Exploit the full pool of potentials => Most qualified researchers Optimal ressource allocation

13. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Do we need (more) women in science? YES!!

14. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University 50% ? How many women can we expect to see in research?

15. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University 50% NOT the correct target How many women can we expect to see in research?

16. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University How many women can we expect to see in research? Depends on the female share in the relevant cohorts and the way funding is allocated between research areas

17. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Female-representation among researchers = Female-representation among master- level graduates What is a realistic goal ?

18. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Percentage of female potential actually in research, Denmark, 2003. Source: Own calculations

19. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Depends on the willingness to change things Depends on the effectiveness of measures applied When will we reach the goals?

20. Mette Verner, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University Do we need women in science?