Women in Astronomy

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The Question

(Submitted May 29, 2001)

Are there more men or women astronomers?

The Answer

While the majority of astronomers are men, the percentage of women entering the field is growing.

There is a lot of good information and links available on this at:

http://www.stsci.edu/stsci/meetings/WiA/

Hope this helps,
Michael Arida for Ask a High-Energy Astronomer

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