CLEAN : On Nobel committees, women are in short supply

The transcript discusses the impact of gender on nominations within scientific committees, highlighting that while the number of women is increasing, there is still a significant gender disparity. It emphasizes the importance of female representation as a signal to aspiring women economists and notes the gradual improvement in gender balance over the years.

What potential impact does the speaker suggest the number of women in committees might have?

• It could discourage women from pursuing economics.

• It might encourage women at lower levels to consider a career in economics.

• It ensures equal representation in committees.

• It has no impact on women's career choices.

What is the speaker's outlook on the future representation of women in the Royal Academy of Science?

• They are optimistic about an increase in female representation.

• They are uncertain about future changes.

• They think the current situation will remain unchanged.

• They believe the number of women will decrease.

What factor does the speaker mention that could lead to more women joining committees?

• The presence of talented female professors and committee turnover.

• An increase in funding for female scientists.

• A decrease in male members.

• A change in the nomination process.

According to the speaker, what is the historical reason for fewer women in science?

• Lack of interest from women.

• A recent trend of fewer women entering science.

• Fewer opportunities for women historically.

• Women being less qualified.

How does the speaker describe the trend in women's representation in science over the past 30 years?

• It has remained the same.

• It has rapidly improved.

• It has gradually improved, although slowly.

• It has worsened.