December 2020 Newsletter

Colleagues,

We, at the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), have a number of announcements for December:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research and policy brief titled “Flexible and Family-Friendly Policies at Utah’s “Best Places to Work”.” Thanks to Robbyn Scribner and Michelle Vargas for their great work on this brief. It is focused on what 100 of Utah’s top companies are doing (particularly during COVID-19) in terms of flexibility and other family-friendly policies.

Second, check out three new Zoom videos from our recent events: 

• Feeling Like a Fraud: Navigating Perfectionism & Impostor Syndrome as Women
• Emotional Wellbeing for Young Women: Understanding Your Brain, Body, and Behavior
• Writing for the Popular Press: A Workshop for Utah Women

Third, we have released a new 4-part webinar series titled “Understanding Gender: An In-Depth Exploration for Educators & Parents.” These one-hour webinars (and accompanying resources) introduces parents, educators, and other influencers to research studies focused on the biological and socialized distinctions between genders. Thanks to the Utah Education Network (UEN) for their partnership on developing and launching this curriculum.

Fourth, the Utah Women’s Health Review (UWHR) is a collaboration between the University of Utah Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. UWHR is a peer-reviewed journal focused on sex and gender differences that affect the 7 Domains of Health: physical, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, social, and spiritual. The journal publishes original research or review articles, data snapshots, and commentaries and is an ideal place for students, residents, fellows, and faculty to publish their research.

Finally, check out the following editorials and articles from November:

• Guest Opinion: There is Nothing Pretty About the ‘Pink Recession’ (The Salt Lake Tribune, Nov. 25, 2020) 
• Workplace Anger for Women (LinkedIn, Nov. 17, 2020) 
• Guest Opinion: This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks for Public School Teachers (Deseret News, Nov. 16, 2020) 
• Utah Women Discuss What’s Helpful, Challenging in Getting More Female Leaders in Government (The Salt Lake Tribune, Nov. 16, 2020) 
• Research Study Focuses on Challenges Utah Women Face in Government Roles (Utah Public Radio (UPR), Nov. 9, 2020)
• Pathway to Leadership a Steep One for Women in Government (Utah State Today, Nov. 5, 2020)

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Enjoy December and Happy Holidays!

Susan

Prof./Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership
Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Utah State University
Phone: 435-797-0873
Email: susan.madsen@usu.edu