Women Scientists in American Television Comedy

Dr Karina Judd is a PhD graduate at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Her doctoral research is on inclusive science communication research and practice around the world, building on her past professional experiences as a science communicator, science outreach facilitator, environmental geologist and geoarchaeologist. Karina has been a tutor and mentor for undergraduate students within the Popsicule, ANU’s Science in Pop Culture and Entertainment Hub.Bridget Gaul is a postgraduate medical student at The Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology. Her research interests include the representations of gender, cultural and occupational groups in different media forms, particularly within STEM contexts and science and humor.Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at The Australian National University (ANU) and the Head of the Popsicule, ANU’s Science in Pop Culture and Entertainment Hub. Her research explores the cultural meanings of science, the history of (violent) clowns and mad scientists, science and humor, and the interface between science and (public) art.

• Chapter 1: “Even female scientists can land a man” – Introduction.- Chapter 2: “Oh the team had thoughts, but you know, ‘misogyny, misogyny’” – Research Context.- Chapter 3: “I thought you’d be doing each other’s nails and buying matching tote bags off Etsy” – Theoretical Frameworks and Methods.- Chapter 4: “Congrats. Now I have two female bosses. It’s like I’m working at Goop” – Findings.- chapter 5: “It is so annoying how no one knows how nerdy you are because you’re so hot” – Discussion.- Chapter 6: “You winning a Nobel Prize would be an inspiration to all women”– Conclusion.