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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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Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Opening Doors
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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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A comparative examination of research on why women are more underrepresented in some STEMM disciplines compared to others, with a particular focus on computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, medicine, chemistry, and biology
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Literature Review on the Policies, Practices, Programs, and Other Interventions for Improving the Recruitment, Retention, and Sustained Advancement into Leadership Roles of Women in Specific Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical
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