FactoidMen's Fame as Scientists Outstrips Women's
Without mentioning gender, Europeans were asked to name a famous scientist - 71 percent named a man, only 33 percent named a woman.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Encouraging Girls To Roleplay As Successful Female Scientists Could Close Gender Gap
A study of 4- to 7-year-olds found girls engagement in science activities increased when they took on the role of a female scientist, such as Marie Curie, versus only hearing about her work.» Link to the original article