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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Where are all the women going?

A new report finds that 52 percent of female scientists in the private sector are dropping out of their fields. Why is this happening -- and what can we do about it?
Catherine Price

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  • Wednesday, May 14, 2008 07:52 AM

    I wonder if Hilary could relate with this

    "feelings of isolation (respondents reported often being the only women on a project team), a lack of female mentors, a macho and hostile work environment, and long hours that conflict with family responsibilities"

    —sacajawea Read sacajawea's other letters

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