A must read: How to Level the Playing Field for Women in Science by Mary Ann Mason

This is a must read for anyone interested in Science / Academia: How to Level the Playing Field for Women in Science - Advice - The Chronicle of Higher Education.  By Mary Ann Mason, who is a professor at UC Berkeley and has extensive experience on studying issues relating to women in science and academia.  She details in this article four key things that can be done to reduce the "baby penalty":

• Better (and more) child-care options
• Effective dual-career policies
• Childbirth accommodations
• Compliance with Title IX 

Definitely worth reading.  And worth checking out some of the web material from her including

• Dobabiesmatter.com
• Toolsforchangeinstem.org

(Thanks to Madhu Katti - who posted this to Facebook)