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Annual Tech Conference Focuses on Innovation for Public Service

ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG) will host its Annual Tech Innovation in Government Conference on April 18, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Omaha. ASPA members can attend for…

Where Are the Female Law Enforcement Officers?

Where Are the Female Law Enforcement Officers?

When you think of female police officers, a plethora of opinions may come to mind. But the research and data make something very clear: there are not enough. Data from…

Women of ISIS: The Al-Khanssaa Brigade

ISIS is a Sunni Jihadist terror network with over 31 affiliated groups across the globe. These groups are responsible for the murder of hundreds of thousands of people and the…

What to Do About Humpty Dumpty

What to Do About Humpty Dumpty

President Obama is seeking to make functional consolidations in several federal agencies. Before restructuring, it will be necessary to consider the employee connection to the mission, how that connection could…

Identifying Women Leaders in Male Dominated Environments

As primary caretakers, women often pass as natural managers of human affairs. The Nigerian multicultural society is a male dominated one; however there are occasional breakthroughs by determined women who…

Female Voices in the Cacophonous Climate Conversation

Female Voices in the Cacophonous Climate Conversation

It is generally recognized that men and women across the world are affected by climate change differently. As women comprise the majority of the world’s impoverished population, they more often…

The Importance of Gender Neutrality in Careers

The Importance of Gender Neutrality in Careers

Putting limits on the types of toys children can play with only reduces children’s creativity. Likewise, limiting the career options of women and men by assigning a specific gender to…

Why Aren’t More Women in Government?

Why Aren’t More Women in Government?

America is the land of the free and home of brave. Yet as a country, we only rank 72 among the 190 countries that have lower or single parliamentary/congressional house.…

Three Women Environmental Pioneers

Three Women Environmental Pioneers

This month, PA TIMES online asks the question: where are the women in government? In response, my column highlights the works of Rachel Carson, Lois Gibbs and Genevieve Gillette –…

Women + Leadership + Public Service = LEGACY

Women + Leadership + Public Service = LEGACY

In contrast to the recognition offered to men in government, the incidence of legacy discussions offered to women seems less prevalent. Yet women are employed as leaders in all levels…

Unfolding the Gender Glitch in Management

Unfolding the Gender Glitch in Management

Several Nordic countries have worked hard to provide opportunities for women, including a quota system for participation in politics and providing necessary facilities to make it easier for women’s participation…