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The president of Harvard said this month that biology might explain why fewer women succeed in math and science careers. In this hour, join guest host Joe Palca for a look at women in science. What's the situation like for women seeking careers in science, and what obstacles are they up against? Can the "leaky pipeline" for women in science be fixed?

Plus, it's obvious that there are physical differences between the genders. Are there differences in the male and female brain? Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Nancy Hopkins
Amgen, Inc. Professor of Biology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Marianne Bronner-Fraser
Albert Billings Ruddock Professor of Biology
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California

Meg Urry
Professor of Physics
Director of the Yale Center for Astronomy & Astrophysics
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Nicole Weekes
Associate Professor of Psychology
Pomona College
Claremont, California

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This segment produced by Karin Vergoth and Corey Binns