Research & Action Midyear Brief 2021

South Asian mother tends to a sick child. Deniz Çivril, Ph.D., discusses ongoing studies by our Women in the Workplace Research Initiative related to the COVID-19 pandemic, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.

An adult woman teaches a diverse group of girls about computers in an informal learning setting. Researchers from our National Institute on Out-of-School Time share findings from a STEM program for girls in rural Pennsylvania.

A biracial couple of teen girls smile while hugging outside. Several new studies from Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., and Jennifer M. Grossman, Ph.D., help us understand more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ teens.

Oregon student parent with her son and mother. Law student and single-mother Michaela Martin celebrates her graduation from Oregon State University with her mother and son. Martin created and championed SB 564 to support Oregon student parents. Photo courtesy of Michaela Martin.Autumn Green, Ph.D., shared her research and personal experience with Oregon lawmakers regarding a bill that would collect data on student parents.

Experts from WCW, Wellesley College, and beyond discussed ways that the U.S. can work to advance gender equality, social justice, and human wellbeing.

Q&A: COVID-19 and Paid Leave

NIOST Study Offers Strategies to Engage Girls in STEM

New Research on the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Teens

Research Transformed into Action for Student Parents in Oregon

Virtual Social Change Dialogues Bring Critical Issues to the Forefront

Research & Action Midyear Brief 2021