Budding scientists?

In grade 9, enrolls in science track

Men 14% Women 11%

As college freshman, plans to major in science

Men 7% Women 2%

Achieves a Bachelors in science Men 2% Women 1%

Source: National Research Council, 2001

B.S. Engineering Degrees in Select Countries

China          39%
South Korea    27%
Taiwan         23%
Japan          19%
United States   5%

Source: National Science Foundation, 2002