Biology is a hard science. Math (especially bio-statistics), computers, bio-chemistry, x-ray crystallography, etc, etc.
However, MS in Biology basically qualifies one to be an advanced lab technician. Real biology research starts at postdoc level. Guess what is the percentage of women there?
Looks like the "Glass Ceiling" is the "Bio-Ceiling".
ReplyDeleteAnd this is the small percentage of women who are IN the hard sciences.
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So....why are the above called......hard......science?
ReplyDeleteBiology is a hard science. Math (especially bio-statistics), computers, bio-chemistry, x-ray crystallography, etc, etc.
ReplyDeleteHowever, MS in Biology basically qualifies one to be an advanced lab technician. Real biology research starts at postdoc level. Guess what is the percentage of women there?