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Originally posted by EPTriSigma
Amen girls. Do you remeber the one talking barbie that said something along the lines of, "Math is tough". That definitly sent the wrong message to young girls.
Our sorority started a community service project in which we hang out with 5th grade girl scouts once a month for a few hours. We do the typical arts and crafts type stuff but we also have time devoted to math and science. I think it is absolutly essential to build a strong math and science foundation early on.
I to have read a lot revolving around the area of women and science and you are right on key. While I am only and undergrad, I am one of few females in my program. What also has become interesting to me, is the ratio of women who start out with the intention of a math or science degree to those who actually complete their degrees.
I give you a lot of credit for achieving your Ph.D.. It is encouraging to hear from women who have gone on to do it. I would love to obtain mine someday.
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When you are ready to look at grad schools, lemme know... It gets worse the higher you go... Because most of your compatriots get married with kids... Just go to the Dating and Relationships forum and see the laments of women who feel they will NEVER get married...
And while you are in grad school, you cannot begin to maintain a serious relationship because it interferes with your academic achievement and abilities to do your work, period. Especially in math and science graduate work...
And do get your degree before you have a family, then wait until you finish your post-doctoral position... If you go to either Newsweek or Time magazine a few years ago, they explain what is so difficult about women being in science and it having to maintain a family...
But I hope you do go and get the highest degree you can obtain in your field. Good luck.