Breaking the glass ceiling for women scientists

Although increasing numbers of women are pursuing careers in the sciences, many still deal with unequal opportunities and unequal equity. There is some hope that the Obama administration, with it's renewed focus on science, might be able to change that.

Guests

• Natalie Angier: Science writer for the New York Times. She is the author of several books, including "The Canon" and "Woman: An Intimate Geography."
• Evalyn Gates: Assistant director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at the University of Chicago. She is author of the new book "Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe."
• Marlene Zuk: Professor of biology at the University of California-Riverside and author of "Riddled with Life: Friendly Worms, Ladybug Sex, and the Parasites That Make Us Who We Are."

Resources

• About Natalie Angier
• About Evalyn Gates
• About Marlene Zuk
• Natalie Angier: "In 'Geek Chic' and Obama, New Hope for Lifting Women in Science"