Reported are findings of an 18-month study by the Scientific Manpower Commission of the labor force participation of women scientists and engineers and the factors affecting their participation. Those factors relating directly include graduate student status, highest degree level, presence and age of children, and field of degree. (CS)

This report pertains to the scientific and technological manpower resources of the United States. Statistics are presented which relate to women and minorities in the sciences and engineering. This study reports on the findings related to the participation of various groups of women and their career opportunities in science and engineering.…