<p>Some schools such as WPI are working really hard on this issue, attracting and retaining women in STEM fields. Check out this article on their efforts:
[WPI</a> Named a Top University for Helping Women Succeed in STEM Fields|Parents and Friends Newsletter](<a href=“http://wp.wpi.edu/parents-and-friends/2012/03/26/wpi-named-a-top-university-for-helping-women-succeed-in-stem-fields/]WPI”>http://wp.wpi.edu/parents-and-friends/2012/03/26/wpi-named-a-top-university-for-helping-women-succeed-in-stem-fields/)</p>
<p>Check out this article that lists other schools strong in this area:</p>
<p>[The</a> 10 Best Colleges for Females in STEM Fields - Best Colleges Online](<a href=“http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/02/13/the-10-best-colleges-for-females-in-stem-fields/]The”>http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/02/13/the-10-best-colleges-for-females-in-stem-fields/)</p>