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• March 23, 2010
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  Are Schools Pushing Girls Away from Science?

  Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:28pm EDT

  Women and underrepresented minorities who have successfully pursued STEM careers were discouraged along the way, according to a report released this week. What's more, those who experienced discouragement in their lives most often cited their educational institutions as the offenders. But they also cited "inspiring and dedicated teachers" as positive influences in their career decisions.