Harvard President Larry Summer’s comments that “innate differences” account for some of the reason women don’t succeed as often as men in science careers shines a light on a problem that most in the world of science and technology are keenly aware of. The university president, dutifully repentant, on Thursday appointed two task forces to try to rectify the problem. One will examine women’s role in the faculty, and the other will try to create more opportunities for women in science and engineering.
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Harvard President Puts New Spotlight on Old Problem
Posted by: Susan B. Shor February 7, 2005 01:20 PMHarvard President Larry Summer’s comments that “innate differences” account for some of the reason women don’t succeed as often as men in science careers shines a light on a problem that most in the world of science and technology are keenly aware of. The university president, dutifully repentant, on Thursday appointed two task forces to try to rectify the problem. One will examine women’s role in the faculty, and the other will try to create more opportunities for women in science and engineering.