“Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have opened for women, but only very slowly. Not only are they underrepresented in these areas, there is strong evidence that many academic departments are resistant to addressing the concerns that maintain the status quo. This volume points to positive examples of institutions and departments that have been transformed by the inclusion of women and recommends a set of best practices for continuing growth.”
“This book reviews current barriers to opportunities for participation in the sciences and discusses how academia can address possible solutions, important for academic deans to consider when hiring new faculty. . . . For women's studies and academic departments interested in diversifying their academic units in STEM areas. An excellent, thought-provoking read. . . . Highly recommended.”
— Choice
“. . . an interesting and thought-provoking addition to the literature on gender in science.Vol. 114.4 January 2009”
— Catherine Riegle-Crumb, University of Texas, Austin
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