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"We hear persistent reports of postdocs and other folks working on grants who are either forbidden to take maternity leave or told that if they do, they'll be fired." --Joan Williams

Research suggests that many able women view careers in hard science as inimical to important values.

Medical practice has changed to meet the needs of female physicians. How likely is academic science to make a similar adjustment?

A new book looks at science careers across the stages of women's lives.

Research shows that large admissions preferences stymie studies in science and technical subjects.

Cultural differences in approaches to ethical issues create challenges for scientists working internationally.

Women may be underrepresented in science because they're better than men at other things.
 

A new Web site features grandmothers in science and related fields.