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Why So Few? In the News

AAUW's new research report, Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, has been getting a lot of media attention.  Here are just a few highlights from the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Science Insider from AAAS, and Inside Higher Ed.

 

Mainstream Media Coverage

 

October 2010

Your Future Scientist
Good Housekeeping

September 17, 2010

To the Contrary transcript
Show topic: California's all-female Senate battle, Senator Barbara Boxer versus Carly Fiorina. Then, for the first time more women earn doctoral degrees than men.

August 30, 2010

Girls' science, TIME magazine and the American Association of University Women report
Scientific American blog
by Connie Hassett-Walker

August 11, 2010

10 Tips for Women Students in Science Fields
U.S. News & World Report
by Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman

July 21, 2010

Why do girls steer clear of STEM? Study offers a reason as Normandale hosts camp for 'tween girls
MinnPost.com
By Casey Selix

May 3, 2010

Math, science degrees in demand, so why aren't women pursuing them?
Arches News
by Leah Davis

April 5

The World – 10 Essential Stories
Time

March 29

Bias Against Women in Science (members only)
CNN
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New Report Examines Causes of Gender Gap in Science (3rd headline)
AIBS Public Policy Report

March 28

Turning Women Into Scientists
New York Times Letter to the Editor page

March 26

University Biases Keep Women, Minorities Out of Science Careers
Voice of America 

Gender gap persists in sciences
The Daily Princetonian
By Jonathan Evans

March 25

Susannah Kroeber '11: Unfortunately, Harvard doesn't always get it wrong
The Brown Daily Herald
By Susannah Kroeber

AAUW publishes Corum's legacy
Martinez News-Gazette
By Greta Mart

STEM Review Suggests Small Measures To Close Gender Gap
Campus Technology
By Dian Schaffhauser

We need to convince girls they can be scientists
The News-Times (newstimes.com)
By Eileen FitzGerald

March 24

Expanding Girls' Science Horizons Wins Nod for Public Service
Tonic
By David Bois

Why Are Women Underrepresented in Science and Math Fields?
New York Times
By Katherine Schulten, The Learning Network blog

March 23

American Association of University Women Report: Why So Few? Women…
Business Exchange

Reports Explore Why Women Are Underrepresented In STEM Fields
City Town Info
By CityTownInfo.com staff

Why aren't there more women in STEM?
Washington Post
By Valerie Strauss, The Answer Sheet blog

Report: Stereotypes, Bias Hurt Women in Math and Science
AOL News
By Dana Chivvis

March 22

Report Examines Why Women are Under-represented in STEM Fields
Diverse
By Lois Elfman

New Report Explains 'Why So Few' Women in Science
AAAS Science Insider
By Jeffrey Mervis

Sutton: My hero, Sally Ride
San Diego News Network
By Marsha Sutton

Attracting Women to STEM
Inside Higher Ed
By Jennifer Epstein

U.S. Gets Poor Grades in Nurturing STEM Diversity
Education Week
By Erik W. Robelen

Report Examines Why Men Outnumber Women in Science and Math
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Bias Called Persistent Hurdle for Women in Sciences
St. Petersburg Times
From New York Times article

March 21, 2010

Bias Called Persistent Hurdle for Women in Sciences
New York Times
By Tamar Lewin

 

Blogosphere

March 25

10 ways to attract women to manufacturing
Bert Maes blog
By Bert Maes

Why So Few? AAUW Report
Illnois Center for Specialized Professional Support (newsroom)
By Emilie Shoop

Attracting Women to STEM
Black Box Finance

On the Job: Report Gives US Poor Grades In Fostering STEM Diversity
Asbury Park Education Association

[News of the Week] ScienceInsider: From the Science Policy Blog
Science Journal Feeds

Bias called persistent hurdle in sciences
Baby, I am!

March 24

Happy Ada Lovelace Day: Telling Our Stories
Shakesville blog
By SKM

Ada Lovelace Day: Our Top Five Women in Technology and Science
The Glass Hammer
By Elisabeth Grant

Gender Bias in Science
Stepping Stones

Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Senior Women Web

Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
Interrobangs Anonymous
By Millie

Nonfiction for Kids
I.N.K. (Interesting Nonfiction for Kids)
By Karen Romano Young

March 23

AAUW study: Girls start well, lose ground in STEM degrees and careers
Michigan Women's Forum blog
By Joni Hubred-Golden

WHY SO FEW?
Equality 101 blog
By Adam

AAUW and NSF: "Why Are There So Few?" Women in STEM Fields
Amanda K. Campbell
By Amanda K. Campbell

Women in science: Why So Few?
Historiann
By Historiann

March 22

The Few, The Proud, The Underestimated
Women in Wetlands
By DrDoyenne

Day Three: Why does EVE matter?
EVE (Equal Visibility Everywhere)
By Lynette Long, Ph.D., President of EVE

Why so few?
In Training
By Megan Killian

American Association of University Women Report: Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
beSpacific
By Sabrina Pacifici

Bias Called Persistent Hurdle for Women in Sciences
RSS Broadcast
By xmlbot

'Why So Few?' Rapport on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
W Women Globally
By WWomenGlobally

Bias Called Persistent Hurdle for Women in Sciences
The Web Scene
By cpccci.org

Girl Geeks
The View from 25B
By Emma McGrattan

'Why So Few?' AAUW report underscores need to encourage women in STEM fields
Library Connect News

AAUW Report on Underrepresentation of Women in Math and Sciences – 'Why So Few?'
RENeW Blog
By Dr. Anna Nagurney

AAUW's Positive Role In STEM
Why Boys Fail – EdWeek blog
By Richard Whitmire

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