... agencies in maximizing the potential of women in science and engineering careers. Our committee, composed of distinguished scientists and engineers whohave attained outstanding careers in academic ... on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine SUMMARY 1Findings, 2Conclusions, ... gender issues in science andengineering, including innate differences in cognition, implicit bias, andfaculty diversity.• To examine institutional culture and the practices in academic in- stitutions...