Rigorous, cutting-edge research that advances insights on the dynamics of gender in the economy
Public events and press that bring insights on gender and the economy to life for practitioners
Programs that train current and future leaders to design policies, organizations and products for equality
Ways that you and your organization can get involved in changing the conversation on gender equality
Upcoming events
Rotman Management Magazine Speaker Series – 4 Short Talks About What’s Next
GATE Research Associate Carmina Ravanera speaks about her feature article in Rotman Management Magazine in their Fall issue launch event
Yolande Strengers and Jenny Kennedy on “The Smart Wife”
Join us as we discuss the life and times of "the Smart Wife"—feminized digital assistants who are friendly and sometimes flirty, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. | October 21, 2021
Key insights and research
SheNative: Fostering community and supporting Indigenous women
This case study details how SheNative achieves its mission of empowering Indigenous women, such as through a community-based design process and by considering people and the planet in all of its decision making.
Using design thinking to encourage girls’ participation in STEM
Incorporating design thinking and empathy-based approaches in STEM learning increases girls’ interest in pursuing STEM careers.
Early Childhood Education and Care – Transition Briefing
This policy brief, co-written by Sarah Kaplan, offers a new strategy to expand high-quality and affordable early childhood education and care in Ontario.
Past event summaries
Women in data science: Careers and opportunities – GA:P Event Series
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this panel invites industry leaders to discuss emerging career opportunities in this new field as well as how organizations are using gender analysis to drive business performance, execute inclusive design, and interpret insights. | May 20, 2021
Why gender inclusive design? Product and service design for everyone – GA:P Events Series
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this event featured a panel of business leaders discussing how gendered analysis helped them to uncover hidden opportunities, innovate, improve performance and grow their businesses. | April 22, 2021
GATE in the News
How gendered economy sets women up to fail
Sonia Kang discusses her research and thoughts on name discrimination in this Wired UK article.
Is your name ruining your life?
Sonia Kang discusses her research and thoughts on name discrimination in this Wired UK article.
Embrace and celebrate diverse names in science
Research by GATE Faculty Research Fellows Sonia Kang and András Tilcsik is featured in this article in Nature about discrimination based on names.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
How gendered economy sets women up to fail
Sonia Kang discusses her research and thoughts on name discrimination in this Wired UK article.
Is your name ruining your life?
Sonia Kang discusses her research and thoughts on name discrimination in this Wired UK article.
Embrace and celebrate diverse names in science
Research by GATE Faculty Research Fellows Sonia Kang and András Tilcsik is featured in this article in Nature about discrimination based on names.