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This book dissects the years-long battle for gender equality at MIT

The few female scientists at MIT in the late 20th century found themselves faced with hurdles related to their gender rather than their research. So they did what scientists do: they quantified it.
<strong></strong>Kate Zernike is a national reporter for the <em>New York Times.</em>

In their pursuit of science and discovery, the few female scientists at MIT in the late 20th century found themselves faced with hurdles related to their gender, rather than their research. So they did what scientists do: they quantified it. One journalist took notice.

Who is she? Kate Zernike is a national reporter for the New York Times, covering politics, healthcare, and more.

  • She is also the author of book, The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the which details the struggles of female researchers aiming to gain equality among male peers.

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