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Biological, Social, and Organizational Components of Success for Women in Academic Science and Engineering Report of a Workshop (2006) / Chapter Skim
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APPENDIX D--Statement of Task
Pages 221-222

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... However, it is clear from several recent studies that while women are an increasing proportion of those earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in science and engineering fields, they have not been hired into academic positions commensurate with this increasing representation. Ultimately, this means that the academic research enterprise is missing out on talent, and will under perform relative to its potential.
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