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Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine

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This report examines why women are better represented in some science, technology, engineering, math, and medical (STEMM) disciplines than others, identies programs and practices to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement, and identifies insitutional barriers to implementing some of these best practices. The committee offers a set of actionable recommendations to promote accountability and drive change in STEMM fields.

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Consensus

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2020

Careers in science, engineering, and medicine offer opportunities to advance knowledge, contribute to the well-being of communities, and support the security, prosperity, and health of the United States. But many women do not pursue or persist in these careers, or advance to leadership positions - n...

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