FactoidNumber of Female Physics Faculty Members Rising Slowly
The percentage of physics faculty in 2014 who were women represented an increase of only 4 percent in eight years (from 12% to 16%), according to the latest report from the American Institute of Physics.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Women Win Far Fewer Academic Prizes Than Men
Men win eight prizes for every one received by a woman if the award is named after a man. These awards represent almost two-thirds of all scientific prizes.» Link to the original article