September 29, 2006

Panel Blames Bias for Gender Gap

By PIPER FOGG

Women are underrepresented in academic-leadership positions in science and mathematics not because they are innately less capable than men but because of biases, discrimination, and outdated institutional structures, according to a report issued last week by a panel convened by the National Academies.

The report, "Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering," says that despite making up an increasing proportion of science and

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.