NSF Searches for Right Way to Help Women

Jeffrey Mervis

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Science

Volume

289

Issue

5478

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is struggling to find a formula to boost careers of women scientists. With targeted programs a political no-no, NSF is betting that letting everyone participate will mean greater progress for women. But its latest moves have divided agency ranks and raised concern among activists.

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