A Study on the Status of Women Faculty in Science at MIT

Abstract

Three years ago, in March 1999, MIT published the results of a study on the status of women faculty in its School of Science. My intention today is to review briefly what the study found, and then to tell you how MIT has responded to the findings. In particular I want to talk about some very remarkable progress for women faculty as a result of this study. However, last night one of your colleagues told me that, in addition, I should tell you a personal story of the MIT report. So, with apologies to several of you who have already heard this story, I will do so.