In life sciences, we find a reasonable balance between men and women. In engineering and computer science, we have a major problem. A very small percentage of women will be in computer science.

I was an undergrad math major and a grad student in computer science. I'm hugely introverted, not atypical of math majors.

I was an undergrad math major and a grad student in computer science. I'm hugely introverted, not atypical of math majors.

The only thing you will ever be able to say in the so-called 'social' sciences is: "some do, some don't.".

Women are under-represented in science in general, and in the areas where women are working with men, they tend to have supporting roles; they're rarely in leadership roles. In the Academies of Science , if you look in the US, the numbers are appalling.

The mandate for equal opportunity doesn't dictate disregard for the differences in candidates' qualities and skills. There is no constitutional right to play ball. All there is a right to compete for it on equal terms.