On September 18, 2006, the National Academies released a report on the hiring and promotion of women in academic research institutions.

"Women face barriers to hiring and promotion in research universities in many fields of science and engineering -- a situation that deprives the United States of an important source of talent as the country faces increasingly stiff global competition in higher education, science and technology, and the marketplace, says a new report from the National Academies.  Eliminating gender bias in universities requires immediate, overarching reform and decisive action by university administrators, professional societies, government agencies, and Congress."

The press release for the report can be viewed here.

The full report can be purchased or viewed online here.