Women pursuing scientific careers in higher education institutions confront discouraging patterns of training and unfair employment practices. Numerous studies and evaluations are outlined including: the U.S. Senate's Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Bill, a study by the Evaluation and Training Institute of Los Angeles, and a…

The lesson learned form Coleman I and II is that policy making is not a kind of linear transmission of research findings into policy decisions. Social science research can heighten the awareness among policy makers and the general public of aspects of social issues and help to reconceptualize certain aspects. (MLW)