MIT Study Addresses Number of Women Faculty in Science and Engineering

In a follow-up to briefs issued in 2002 and 2006, Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports that the number of women faculty in science and engineering has nearly doubled, and women occupy more senior administrative positions.  However, efforts to hire and retain women in faculty and administrative positions still face hurdles, including the perception that standards have been lowered for women, as well as stereotypes about women's "sweet" natures.  http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2011-03-21-mit-women-higher-education_N.htm