Science and technology permeate our society. Who practices science and the way in which science is conducted is socially constructed. Why is it then that women feel outside of “science” and continue to be under-represented in many scientific fields? In this course we will examine the history of women in science and address the current status of women in various scientific disciplines. We will spend time examining what we may consider both the “women question in science” and the “science question in feminism.” We will also explore the representation of women of science as they are portrayed in literature and film. The objectives of this class are to discuss issues of science and gender using recent scholarly literature, to critique the various viewpoints, to become familiar with the subject, and to discuss these issues in a constructive manner!