Factoid
More Women than Men in Higher Education
In 2015, there were more American women ages 18 to 24 enrolled in higher education than men: 43.2% vs. 37.8%.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

National Medal of Science
13% women
Nobel Prize in Medicine
10% women
ACS Priestley Medal
12% women
Fields Medal
5% women
First Woman 2014

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In The News
Pilot Program Reduced Gender Disparities In Patenting Disparities In Patenting
A pilot program run by the United States Patent and Trademark Office found providing additional
guidance and information improved the chances of patent applicants without legal representation (pro se applicants) receiving a patent, with women benefitting substantially more than men.» Link to the original article

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

National Medal of Science

Nobel Prize in Medicine

ACS Priestley Medal

Fields Medal

Pilot Program Reduced Gender Disparities In Patenting Disparities In Patenting