Editor's Note: In October, we published online an article written by Laura Mays Hoopes, in order to spark discussion on gender disparity in science. More than 70 readers wrote comments, a sample of which are included at the end of this article. Click here to see all of the comments.
Here are Hoopes' tips followed by suggestions from our readers to help keep women in science:
>> Men can help women in science by playing a larger role in childrearing, and broadcasting the importance of that role to their students, says Marc J.E.C. van der Maarel.
>> "Advancement in science is related to prestige and quality of personal network," writes Anthony Dennis. One way to bolster that network is that is to get on the board of promising start-up companies. "Next time you look for a board member, pick a qualified female," says Dennis, himself a CEO.
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