August 13, 2004

Science Agencies Urged to Ensure That Grant Recipients Don't Discriminate

By PIPER FOGG

Federal agencies need to do more to ensure that colleges and other recipients of federal grants do not discriminate against women in mathematics, engineering, and science, according to a report released last month by the Government Accountability Office.

The report, which was prepared at the request of two Democratic senators -- Barbara Boxer of California and Ron Wyden of Oregon -- cites Title IX as the basis of its recommendations and singles out the Energy Department, the

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