The lack of women, especially senior women, in science departments is familiar. Less widely appreciated is the effort that has gone into addressing this under-representation. Women in Science, Engineering and Technology presents a history of around 150 initiatives to encourage women's participation in science, engineering, construction and technology in the United Kingdom during the past three decades. Alison Phipps, director of gender studies at the University of Sussex, UK, has compiled a valuable resource for activists, policy-makers and educational practitioners, also providing social and political context and analysis.
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