Studies and Reports

Women in Physics and Astronomy
Data on current and historic trends in the representation of women in physics and astronomy. Includes a discussion of the academic "pipeline" and the point at which women are leaving physics. Source: American Institute of Physics.

Highlights: Women in Physics and Astronomy Faculty
Prepared by Rachel Ivie, AIP Statistical Research Division.  Data for these graphs were collected from a survey sent to all physics and astronomy degree-grant departments in the US.

Negotiations: The Job Offer
Points to think about when you negotiate for a position. From the Professional Skills Development Workshop for Women Physicists.

Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Women in Physics
Suggestions to assist departments in finding and keeping women physics faculty, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students. Compiled by the Committee on the Status of Women in Physics.

Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering
Data from the National Science Foundation on the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment.