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Women gain in science, engineering degrees.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief article)

Women in Higher Education

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More women are majoring in science and engineering than before, according to a report by the National Science Foundation.

"Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering" looked at undergraduate and graduate enrollment and degrees at American universities from 1997 to 2004.

Women have earned more science and engineering undergrad degrees than men since 2000. Their numbers have increased every year since 1966, reaching about 228,000 in 2004, ...

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