The Leaky Pipeline

•A shortage of women entering the pipeline.•A leakage of the pipeline at every stage of

the academic journey.

The Problem

The Statistics

•Working in the garage• Using the gadgets• Access to the PC

Preparing Girls For Science : At Home

•Alleviate the uncoolness of Science

• Encourage Problem Solving

• Show Sciences Matter

•Present Role Models

Preparing Girls For Science: At School

•Present women in science

• Portray girls in sciences

Preparing Girls For Science: Media

•Boost Self Confidence

•Hire & Retain Female Faculty and TA’s

•Encourage Club Memberships

•Introduce Interdisciplinary programs

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate/Post Graduate Studies

Problem:

A Dearth of Women Completing Graduate/Post Graduate Studies

Primary Reason:

The High Pressure to Maintain FamilyLife with Professional.

Graduate/Post Graduate Studies

•Accommodate Concerns for Family Life

•Include Women at Policy Making Levels

•Carefully Assign Advisors

•Hire Your Own Graduates

Graduate/Post Graduate Studies

Women in Research Positions

Problem:

Drainage of Highly-Qualified Women to Industry Instead of Education & Research

Reasons:

Unsuitable Work Conditions & Terms

•Reduce Relocation Problems•Offer Workplace Facilities•Reduce Bias in Promotion Criteria

Women in Research: Solutions

•Reduce Teaching Loads•Flexible Hours•Lengthened Time before Tenure

Women in Research: Solutions

References

• http://www.awid.org• http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/stats.htm • http://web.mit.edu/fnl/women/women.html • http://onlineethics.org