Women who identified as sexual minorities, however, were more likely to remain in a STEM field.

Institutions document the effects of unconscious bias and set specific goals for gender balance.

To correct gender disparities in academic science, the Max Planck Society and the Australian government are taking the uncommonly direct approach of affirmative action.

STEM faculties at public universities have an underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanics, and women, but there are signs of change.

The president has signed two bills encouraging NASA and the NSF to recruit women into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professions. 

Despite a committee of educators recommending the removal of language challenging evolution in science curricula, state education board members vote to reintroduce controversial concepts. 

Mentoring is critical for students just beginning to learn the ropes of biomedical research.

High school and college-level oral examiners graded women higher than men in male-dominated fields.

An initial round of grants is the start of a decade-long program.

Women applying to faculty openings in science or engineering have a two-fold better chance of getting the job than men, according to a hiring simulation.