Careers in science, engineering, and medicine offer opportunities to advance knowledge,
contribute to the well-being of communities, and support the security, prosperity, and health …

Why are there still so few female scientists? Despite the scientific ethos of universalism and
inclusion, women continue to experience real social inequities as they struggle to gain …

Explanations for women's underrepresentation in math-intensive fields of science often
focus on sex discrimination in grant and manuscript reviewing, interviewing, and hiring …

Women represent approximately half of students entering medical schools and more than
half of those entering PhD programs. When advancing through the academic and …

Women are missing from Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,
undermining intellectual inclusivity, meritocracy goals, national competitiveness, and high …

Despite gains overall, women are still under-represented in leadership positions in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Data in the US suggest around …

Background In response to the landmark report “Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the
Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering,” the NIH Office of Research on …

Although women have made important inroads in science and engineering since the early
1970s, their progress in these fields has stalled over the past several years. This study looks …

Objective Greater numbers of women in medicine have not resulted in more women
achieving senior positions. Programs supporting the recruitment, promotion, and retention of …

Women experience substantial, gender-specific barriers that can impede their advancement
in research careers. These include unconscious biases that negatively influence the …