Rebuild the Academy: Supporting academic mothers during COVID-19 and beyond

by Robinson W. Fulweiler, Sarah W. Davies, Jennifer F. Biddle, Amy J. Burgin, Emily H. G. Cooperdock, Torrance C. Hanley, Carly D. Kenkel, Amy M. Marcarelli, Catherine M. Matassa, Talea L. Mayo, Lory Z. Santiago-V àzquez, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Maren Ziegler The issues facing academic mothers have been discussed for decades. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is further exposing these inequalities as womxn scientists who are parenting while also engaging in a combination of academic related duties are falling behind. These inequities can be solved by investing strategically in solutions. Here we describe strategies that would ensure a more equitable academy for working mothers now and in the future. While the data are clear that mothers are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, many groups could benefit from these strategies. Rather th an rebuilding what we once knew, let us be the architects of a new world.
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