Sociology
The Leaky Pipeline Phenomenon in Women's Scientific Careers
Quick fact
In the United States, women earn about half of all science and engineering bachelor's degrees, yet they hold only around 17% of full professorships in these fields—a gap that emerges step by step along the career path.
Why this is interesting
You've likely heard about gender gaps in science, but have you ever wondered why the gap only widens as careers climb higher?