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Enrollment of Women in Graduate Programs Surpassing Men

Between 2017 and 2019, enrollments of women in master’s degree programs in science, engineering, and health fields increased nearly 14 percent; for men, it was only 2.5 percent. For doctoral programs in these fields, women nearly tripled the increase of male enrollments.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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Women Are Creating A New Culture For Astronomy

Earlier generations of women astronomers--who were few in number--worked against the restrictions of the biased and hierarchical culture. Today, thanks to their increased number, women are going outside the established rules to reshape the field's culture.»  Link to the original article