FactoidMen's Fame as Scientists Outstrips Women's
Without mentioning gender, Europeans were asked to name a famous scientist - 71 percent named a man, only 33 percent named a woman.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
In The NewsWomen Win Far Fewer Academic Prizes Than Men
Men win eight prizes for every one received by a woman if the award is named after a man. These awards represent almost two-thirds of all scientific prizes.» Link to the original article