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Record number of female scientists honored.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
More than 25% of the National Academy of Sciences' new members are women--19 of the 72 new members.
After years of discussing the old boys' club feel of the academy, members say the group has worked hard to find candidates who reflect the diversity of scientists while still maintaining its standards of scholarly excellence.
The academy is a private organization charted by Congress to advise policy makers on technical matters. Serving as a member is one of the highest honors in American science.
The record number of women elected this year reflects the ...
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