In the early 1900s, researchers at the Harvard College Observatory conducted an astonishing amount of astronomical research. A handful of women were integral to this research. Describes the professional lives and scientific findings of five of these women scientists at Harvard to inspire students. Classroom activities are included. (PVD)

Summarizes three talks from an American Association for the Advancement of Science session entitled "Science Policy for Women in Science: Lessons from Historical and Contemporary Case Studies." Considers the average academic science rank of former postdoctoral fellows, national statistics on the types of obstacles encountered by women scientists,…

This document presents a statistical profile of minority women in science based on unpublished 1980-81 data from the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, and from the Scientific Manpower Commission. Areas examined include numbers of minority scientists and engineers, academic degrees, secondary and college participation,…