title: Stopping the exodus of women in science.
abstract: A new study reveals that U.S. companies face a troubling brain drain: Fifty-two percent of female scientists, engineers, and technologists abandon their chosen professions. If companies understand why women drop out, however, they can create targeted interventions and head off a talent shortage.
authors.affiliation: Center for Work Life Policy, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Sylvia Ann
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hewlett
authors.forename: Carolyn Buck
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Luce
authors.forename: Lisa J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Servon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000639:trends; D008875:Middle Aged; D010560:Personnel Selection; D017149:Private Sector; D012586:Science; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States; D014931:Women, Working / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000078329:Workforce