INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
A new report by the Association for Women in Science released on International Women’s Day suggests work-life balance issues are keeping women from making the most of their science, technology, engineering, and math careers.
Science Progress and American Progress's Doing What Works project teamed up to produce a set of policy proposals that the Obama administration and Congress can adopt to reinvest in the building blocks of American science, innovation, and economic competitiveness. Read the overview of the five reports.
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