Women in Physics in Perú

The numbers of women receiving undergraduate and master’s degrees in physics from San Marcos National University and undergraduate physics degrees from San Luis Gonzaga National University in Peru are reported. The number of undergraduate degrees in physics has increased for women in San Marcos University, but not for women earning master’s degrees. Why don’t women complete their post‐degree studies? Economics and gender stereotypes are factors that women in Peru have to fight each day. Peru does not have a good scholar program in science, so few students are interested in beginning their university careers in science. Improvements in science education are needed for our country to reach its potential.