FactoidWomen Outpace Men in Life Sciences Doctorates
In 1987, women earned about 35 percent of all doctoral degrees in the life sciences. Three decades later, that figure was 55.3 percent, according to the National Science Foundation's 2017 Survey of Earned Doctorates.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Women Are Creating A New Culture For Astronomy
Earlier generations of women astronomers--who were few in number--worked against the restrictions of the biased and hierarchical culture. Today, thanks to their increased number, women are going outside the established rules to reshape the field's culture.» Link to the original article
