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The article discusses the role of Massachusetts-based nonprofit advocacy organization the National Association for Women in Science (AWIS) regarding offering opportunity for women in professional development in scientific and technical careers in Massachusetts. Topics discussed include the AWIS' support to women for STEM education; the AWIS' help to women scientists to expand their network, build their leadership and management skills; and the MASS AWIS Mentoring Circle program.

The article provides information on the mentoring program offered by the Massachusetts chapter of the Association for Women in Science (MASS-AWIS) in March 2011. It says that MASS-AWIS offers various programs reflecting the increased awareness among women in medical, technical and scientific careers of the need for promotion of equal opportunity in the industrial and academic sectors. According to the author, the MASS-AWIS Mentoring Circle program provides an opportunity to gain leadership experience and a safe environment to discuss workplace issues.

Discusses sexual equality in science, which is far from being reached. Report issued by the dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) which examined the working conditions of senior female faculty in the United States; Effects of the report; Analysis of women's place in various fields of science; Another report investigating sexual equality in Sweden. INSET: Europe faces up to its responsiblities.