Why and how women and minorities abandon STEM majors has been the focus of a series of studies by Amanda Griffith, associate professor of economics at Wake Forest

The story of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields is one of solid accomplishments amid an array of serious challenges.

“There is a lot of research money in this high-profile area, and women are not represented proportionally," researcher says

The study found that when women planned to delay marriage and limit the number of children they wanted—which would let them focus exclusively on work—they didn’t get the same employment opportunities in STEM as men

The study also shows that teachers give lower ratings to girls’ math skills when girls and boys have similar achievement and behavior

Group involved in the grant application process identified five major challenges to women in STEM faculty positions at Clemson

A new University of Washington study is among the first to address that question by comparing gender disparities across STEM fields

"This study indicates that there may be promising nontraditional options for attracting and retaining women in science,” researcher says

Over the past several years, the U.S. has ranked low among other nations in numbers of students proficient in math and science, as well as skilled workers in those fields

Study: Group dynamics of teamwork and internships deter many women in the profession