Meritocracy in Science – A Necessary Myth
Dear Faculty,
The Rector's Lecture Series is a wonderful opportunity to engage with academics from different fields and share the fruits of their research and ideas.
You are cordially invited to the First lecture of this academic year to be given by
Pro. Sebastian Kozuch From the Department of Chemistry, entitled Meritocracy in Science – A Necessary Myth .
Following the lecture and Q&A, you are invited to meet colleagues and continue the discussion over refreshments.
The lecture will be on the 04/11/2025 at 12:00, in the Senate Hall.
Please RSVP
With best wishes,
Chaim
About the Lecture
he methodology of meritocracy in STEM has been severely criticized as of lately in terms of the diversity, equity, and inclusion debate. However, there are more aspects where meritocracy fails, namely the effect of luck events and the exponential Matthew effect. We will discuss this matter and how it affects science and scientists. However, we will also consider that even with its faults, meritocracy is the best available doctrine, and neglecting it in research and education is self-defeating. Finally, some possible measures to limit these flaws, but still keeping its edge forscience, will be postulated.
