Women in Science and Math

Women in Science and Math

Harvard's president Lawrence Summers stirred up debate when he speculated that woman may face a biological disadvantage compared to men in math and science. A panel discusses why there are relatively few women among the ranks of senior...

Harvard's president Lawrence Summers stirred up debate when he speculated that woman may face a biological disadvantage compared to men in math and science. A panel discusses why there are relatively few women among the ranks of senior scientists.

Guests

Kimberlee Shauman

assistant professor of sociology, University of California, Davis
and co-author of "Women in Science: Career Processes and Outcomes"

Susan Ganter

executive director,
Association for Women in Science

Virginia Valian

professor of psychology and linguistics, Hunter College
and author of "Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women"

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