Smith KA, Arlotta P, Watt FM, Solomon SL. Seven actionable strategies for advancing women in science, engineering, and medicine. Cell Stem Cell. 2015 Mar 05; 16(3):221-4.

Citation

Smith KA, Arlotta P, Watt FM, Solomon SL. 2015. Seven actionable strategies for advancing women in science, engineering, and medicine. Cell stem cell. 16(3):221-4. Pubmed: 25748929 DOI:S1934-5909(15)00068-5

Abstract

Achieving gender equality in science will require devising and implementing strategies to overcome the political, administrative, financial, and cultural challenges that exist in the current environment. In this forum, we propose an initial shortlist of recommendations to promote gender equality in science and stimulate future efforts to level the field.

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