From the National Academies site:

“The study scope will include the following: 

• Review of the research on the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine are victimized by sexual harassment on college and university campuses, in research labs and field sites; at hospitals/medical centers; and in other academic environments;
• Examination of existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing scientific, engineering, technical, and medical careers, with comparative evidence drawn from other sectors, such as the military, government, and the private sector.
• Identification and analysis of policies, strategies and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings.

For purposes of this study, the definition of sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances and requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome conduct that is sexual in nature, as well as those situations in which the work or study environment is made intimidating or offensive as a result of actions that are gender-based and that interfere with an individual’s academic or work performance, opportunities for advancement, and morale.

Report Release Event

Public Report Release Event
June 12, 2018, 11 am – 12:30 pm ET
Washington, DC

To attend in person or via webcast:

Webcast will be made live on this page on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM ET.

How can academic institutions improve in the #MeToo era? Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Tuesday June 12, 2018, 11 am – 12:30 pm ET, for the public release of a new report, Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report presents a comprehensive review of the research, experiences, and effects of sexual harassment on women and their careers in science, engineering, and medicine. In addition to evidence-based findings, the report provides recommendations for how organizations can prevent and address sexual harassment in academic settings, specifically in science, engineering, and medicine.

Report Discussion

There will also be a discussion of the report on June 26th in Irvine, CA:

To attend in person or via webcast:

Webcast will be made live on this page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.