The Report also emphasizes the urgent need for improved statistics and indicators on engineering.

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Statistics show that the number of engineering degrees awarded in the U.S. is down 20% from its peak in 1985.

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Statistics, charts and numbers may appeal to an engineering mind-set (this can be both men and women) but the emotional connection between money and feelings clearly resonates more with women.

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Statistics come to mind, as well as complicated medical procedures and engineering decisions made before buildings fall down.

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