Press Release: Report: cracking the glass ceiling for science and technology

The European Parliament's women's rights committee approved on 14 July 2015 a report regarding the evolution of women's presence in science and research.

Although the proportion of female researchers and students might be increasing in Europe, the report claims they remained underrepresented in scientific careers and disciplines. The text sets out how women could be helped to overcome the barriers preventing them from progressing in science, research and the technology sector.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Women In Science And Research http://www.europeansources.info/record/women-in-science-and-research/

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