Mike: Why haven't more women chosen careers in science? Alice: Well, first of all, most children grow up with the idea that boys understand science more easily than girls do. This continues in the high school and college years. Later, it's hard for a woman to get a job in science. Mike: ______ Alice: Well, no, I didn't. A career doesn't get in the way. My husband and children try to understand my work and they are willing to help me. I know many women scientists who have happily arrived and have families.