ACADEMIA
China Outpaces India For Women In The Workforce
One in six college-educated Indian women works full time for an employer, says Steve Crabtree and Anita Pugliese, based on data from a new Gallup poll.
Quality Education Still A Long Way Off In Pakistan
Despite making education a constitutional right in 2010, Pakistan is unlikely to fulfill its Millennium Development Goal of achieving universal education by 2015.
Mainstreaming Science In South Asia
Educating children and women is essential to mainstreaming science in South Asia, writes T. V. Padma.
Indonesia’s Plans To Cut Science Classes Raise Protests
Despite protests by parents, educators, and education observers, the Indonesian government is still moving forward to eliminate science classes from elementary schools.
Prof. Dim-Lee Kwong Of A*STAR Wins Singapore’s Top Research Honors
Professor Dim-Lee Kwong of A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics has received Singapore's highest science honors for his contributions to the country's R&D landscape.
OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities
Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.
Australia To Invest In Asia Literacy, Asian Languages
Australian students must have a better understanding of the culture, history, and languages of her Asian neighbors, says a white paper released by the Gillard Administration.
Science Competes For Attention In Myanmar’s Reforms
Science and education were poorly served by Myanmar's military junta and are still struggling for attention under recent reforms, writes Mike Ives.
Study Confirms Sexism In Science, So What Are We Going To Do?
Scientists are biased towards recruiting and encouraging men over women into the profession, according to a study in PNAS. If the data is valid, what should be done to address this issue?
