As part of the study, the Department of Labor conducted pay equity hearings in New York City, Syracuse, Long Island and Buffalo to solicit testimony
identifying specific causes of the gender
wage gap and suggestions on ways in which the
wage gap can be closed, either in its entirety, or in particular industries.
Identifying ways to address inequalities like those presented at the briefing, including evidence of a persistent gender - based
wage gap and bias in NIH R01 grant proposal evaluation, is crucial for supporting female academics» career aspirations.