Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bonnie Marcus writes about women's empowerment and leadership. There is a disturbing trend in academia. Female scientists are ...

The group 500 Women Scientists was launched after the 2016 election. If young girls can be what they see in the world, then prepare for a new generation of female scientists. The visibility of women ...

Less than 30 percent of professors in STEM fields in the U.S. are women, even though women earn 40 percent of all doctorates in science, technology, engineering and math. Credit: Kate Flock for The ...

When you think of groundbreaking discoveries in science, the names of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie or Isaac Newton often come to mind. However, many Black female scientists have been just as impactful ...

During their lunch break in Ford Hall recently, sophomores Grace Lee and Christine Hamilton took a moment to reflect on what it’s like to study science and technology at Smith. In addition to a focus ...

A new study reveals why women tend to retain their cognitive abilities longer than men. Researchers hope their findings can help rejuvenate aging brains. Tyron Molteni - stock.adobe.com Men have an X ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. A new study finds women's scientific papers are cited less in ...

Experts have long known that women are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. They’re twice as likely to be affected as men. Now scientists say they may be on their way to understanding ...

Diversity in teaching and STEM is not just about who stands at the front of the classroom, but about who kids believe they can become ...