Recognizing the Achievements of Scholars in Science,Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics, and Medicine
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The STEM Doctorate Gender Gap
In 2017, women earned less than a third of the doctorates in the physical sciences, and less than a quarter of all doctorates in mathematics, computer science, and engineering.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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