Although there is a keen awareness of the gender gap in the physical sciences, a healthy female representation has yet to be achieved. This article offers some possible explanations, in addition to strategies to more rapidly achieve gender balance in the physical sciences.
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The author thanks B. Cave and D. McDowell for useful comments, edits and discussions. This material was developed while serving at the US National Science Foundation.
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Wilson, A. Challenges and opportunities for women in science. Nat Rev Chem 1, 0042 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-017-0042
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