https://phys.org/news/2018-06-sexual-threat-female-scientists.html

Tuesday's report cites one university system survey that found 20 percent of female science students and more than 40 percent of female medical students had reported experiencing sexual harassment from faculty or staff.

Among the recommendations: greater gender equity in hiring, especially in leadership positions, to improve diversity and inclusion. It also suggests changes in how students are trained in science fields so they aren't as vulnerable to a single mentor.

                                                            
                                    
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