Seven actionable strategies for advancing women in science, engineering, and medicine.

Cell Stem Cell

The New York Stem Cell Foundation, New York, NY 10023, USA. Electronic address:

Published: March 2015

Achieving gender equality in science will require devising and implementing strategies to overcome the political, administrative, financial, and cultural challenges that exist in the current environment. In this forum, we propose an initial shortlist of recommendations to promote gender equality in science and stimulate future efforts to level the field.

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