Teaching & Scholarship
Chatham University faculty are experts in the scholarship and pedagogical practice of promoting women's leadership and gender equity. The Women's Institute provides continued professional development and consultation on issues of gender equity in the classroom and beyond.
Women's Institute Affiliated Faculty
More than 2/3rds of Chatham's faculty are affiliated with the Women's Institute.
Visiting Scholars Program
Each year the Women's Institute hosts Visiting Scholars working on cutting-edge gender research.
Scholar-In-Residence Program
The Scholar-in-Residence works closely with students and gives public lectures
Research Support
Research & Conference Funds
The Women's Institute has limited funding to support faculty and student research on topics related to women's leadership and gender equity. We also have a small pool of resources to support conference attendance to present findings. Contact the Women's Institute for details →
Pittsburgh Gender Scholars Consortium
The Pittsburgh Gender Scholars Consortium (PGSC) is a collective of scholars from universities across Southwestern PA working on women, girls, gender, and sexuality. The consortium hosts writing retreats, brown bags, social events, and more. The Women's Institute provides administrative support. Learn more and get on the mailing list →
Annual Gender Symposium
An annual gender symposium pulls together cutting edge scholars with community leaders to bridge theory and practice related to women, girls, gender, and sexuality.