In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A new research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers – including stereotypes, gender bias and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities – that continue to block women’s participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math. The report also includes up to date statistics on girls' and women's achievement and participation in these areas and offers new ideas for what each of us can do to more fully open scientific and engineering fields to girls and women.
Report
- Thanks to the generous donors to the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund, hard copies of the report are available again through ShopAAUW.
- Download the full report - PDF | Zipped archive
Share findings from Why So Few? at meetings, conferences, and other events.
- Long version - This hour-long presentation can be broken down into shorter segments and customized for your use.
- Short version - This version of the hour-long presentation can be given in approximately 25 minutes.
Nobel Laureate Carol Greider spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing on May 4 with report co-author Christianne Corbett.
- Transcript (PDF)
Did you miss the April presentation? View webcast materials and the video recording on the NGCP website.
Gender-Science IAT
Take the test described in Why So Few? Select Demo, go to Demo, select the Gender-Science IAT.
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