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GSA hosts "UPEI Women in Academia: #DistractinglySexy"

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In reaction to Tim Hunt's comments ("The real 'trouble with girls' in labs" http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/tim-hunt-sexism-and-science-the-real-…), the Graduate Students' Association, with the support of the UPEISU, is hosting a reactionary event: "UPEI Women in Academia: #DistractinglySexy." The hashtag comes from a social media uproar that is still ongoing on Twitter. Female scientists are posting pictures of themselves working in the lab, or in the field, and using the hashtag to connect and contribute to an ongoing dialogue around sexism in the academy. All are welcome to attend the event on Thursday, 12:00 pm, in the SDU Main Building faculty lounge. There will be tea, coffee, and cookies. Professors will be sharing their experiences as women in universities, and then we will hold an open discussion and welcome questions. If you wish to speak, or submit a #DistractinglySexy picture of you working in your lab or in the field, please email Brittany Jakubiec at gsa@upei.ca. We look forward to seeing you all!