Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference (1987)

Chapter: PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH

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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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Suggested Citation: "PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE IN THE CAREERS OF MEN AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH." National Research Council. 1987. Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering: Proceedings of a Conference. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18771.
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