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Pendleton, Deedee – Science News, 1975
Describes efforts to overcome the stereotype of the scientist and attract more women into the field. Efforts include extended counseling for freshmen science majors, a role models course for freshmen women, orientation sessions for high school students, and slide-tape presentations to prove outdated stereotypes wrong. (GS)
Descriptors: Career Education, Employed Women, Foundation Programs, Higher Education
