November 19, 2001

Refuting the Leaky Pipeline Hypothesis

Data reveal that the pool of women Ph.D. chemists is sufficient but underutilized

October 1, 2001

Women's Place in Ranks of Academia

More are full and assistant professors, but the number of associate professors dips

October 1, 2001

Reasons Sought for Lack of Diversity

Panel discusses why women, minorities are underrepresented on chemical faculties

July 2, 2001

Industry Women Speak Out

Setting goals and establishing mentoring networks are key in achieving success

July 2, 2001

Still Few Women at the Top

Gains for women come extremely slowly in the executive ranks of the chemical industry

July 2, 2001

Taking Charge

Fran Keeth, new president and CEO of Shell Chemical, will oversee U.S. operations and retain global functions for the parent

May 28, 2001

Women Are Organikers, Too

Visibility remains regrettably low for women specializing in organicchemistry

May 14, 2001

Book Review: "The Door in the Dream: Conversations with Eminent Women in Science"

April 23, 2001

Book Review: "Athena Unbound"

February 5, 2001

Gender Equity: Promises Made

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"Women in Chemistry" Profiles

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Editorials & ACS Comments

October 15, 2001

The Progress Plan

ACS Comment, James D. Burke, Director-at-Large

July 2, 2001

Woman On Top

Editorial, Madeleine Jacobs

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More Recommended Reading

A variety of resources are available on the topic of women in science and engineering. Here is a selected bibliography:

Ad hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science & Engineering, Office of Scientific & Engineering Personnel, National Research Council. "Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry: Why So Few?" Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1994.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Reflections of Women in Science," Chemical & Engineering News, 76, No. 14 (1998): 37-41.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Reshaping Affirmative Action,"

Chemical & Engineering News, 76, No. 29 (1998): 17-31.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Women Chemists Reconsidering Careers at Research Universities," Chemical & Engineering News, 74, No. 24 (1996): 8-15.

Catalyst. "Advancing Women in Business--The Catalyst Guide." San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.

Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs, Office of Society Services. "Salaries '98." Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society, 1998.

Committee on Professional Training 1998 Annual Report, Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society, 1998.

Davidson, Gaelyn, and Linda Skidmore, editors. "Organizations Encouraging Women in Science and Engineering." Washington D.C.: National Research Council, 1993.

Dix, Linda, and Marsha Matyas, editors. "Science and Engineering Programs: On Target for Women?" Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1992.

Driscoll, Dawn-Marie, and Carol R. Greenberg. "Membership in the Club: The Coming of Age of Executive Women." New York: Free Press, 1993.

Everett, Kenneth, Will DeLoach, and Stephanie Bressan. "Women in the Ranks," Journal of Chemical Education,73, No. 2 (1996): 139-141.

Fort, Deborah C., editor. "A Hand Up: Women Mentoring Women in Science." Washington, D.C.: Association for Wom- en in Science, 1993.

National Science Board. "Science and Engineering Indicators, 1998." Arlington, Va.: National Science Foundation, 1998.

Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey, and Marelene Rayner-Canham. "Women in Chemistry: Their Changing Roles from Alchemical Times to the Mid-Twentieth Century." Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, 1998.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Gender Differences in Science Careers: The Project Access Study." Piscataway, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1995.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Who Succeeds in Science? The Gender Dimension." Piscataway, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1995.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Gender Equity in Science: Still an Elusive Goal," Issues in Science & Technology, 12, No. 2 (1995-96): 53-58.

Tobias, Sheila, Daryl E. Chubin, and Kevin Aylesworth. "Rethinking Science as a Career: Perceptions and Realities in the Physical Sciences." Tucson: Research Corporation, 1995.

Valian, Virginia. "Running in Place,"The Sciences, 38, No. 1 (1998): 18-23.

Valian, Virginia. "Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women." Boston: MIT Press, 1998.

"Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500." (From the 1997 Catalyst Census.) New York: Catalyst, 1997.

"Women in Corporate Leadership: Progress and Prospects." New York: Catalyst, 1996.