While women are enrolling in traditionally male majors in increasing numbers, this doesn't address whether they persist in these fields. Beyer et al (2005) found that attitudes towards gender differences in Computer Science changed over time in CS majors and non-majors of bothe sexes. On the other hand, Huang et al (2000) found that women, once ( Read more... )

Annalee Newitz, co-editor of the book and blog She's Such a Geek!, declared 2007 the "Year of Women in Science." Newitz attributes recent focus on women in the sciences to backlash against Larry Summers' "ass-minded comments." Her post (12/19/06) highlights some 2006 studies investigating the role of women in the sciences. This week, the " ( Read more... )