Athena Unbound: The Advancement of Women in Science and Technology

Introduction: women in science: why so few? 1. The scientific career pipeline 2. Women and science 3. Gender, sex and science 4. Selective access 5. Critical transitions in the graduate and post-graduate career path 6. Women's (and men's) Graduate experience in science 7. The paradox of critical mass for women in science 8. The Kula ring of scientific success 9. Women's faculty experience 10. Dual male and female worlds of science 11. Differences between women in science 12. Social capital and faculty network relationships 13. Negative and positive departmental cultures 14. Initiatives for departmental change 15. International comparisons 16. Athena unbound: policy for women in science Appendix Index.