She works on the evaluation of several projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. She also conducts research on the socialpsychological and institutional forces that contribute to the persistence of race and class inequalities in the United States. Emily earned a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of Washington, and a BA in Sociology from Smith College.

is the Director of Research on Organization Bias at the Center for WorkLife Law. Su is a quantitative sociologist with a background in using quantitative research methods in empirical legal studies research. Her research interests include quantitative methods, the legal profession, law and society, and gender and social inequality. She has published collaboratively in law review journals (such as Stanford Law Review, California Law Review, and Arizona Law Review) and peer review journals (such as Law and Social Inquiry, Sociology of Education, and Gender and Society) on topics including the legal profession, intellectual property, and constitutional law. Dr. Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers Dr. Rincon joined the Society of Women Engineers in February 2016 as the Manager of Research, where she oversees the organization's research activities around female engineers from elementary through college and into the workforce. With over 15 years of experience in higher education administration, including as a Senior Research and Policy Analyst for The University of Texas System, her focus has been on understanding the factors that impact student success and influencing the policies that support students from high school through college completion. Her responsibilities have included managing various award and faculty recruitment programs, analyzing the impact of state legislative actions, coordinating efforts to increase resilience among college students, and preparing white papers on topics ranging from classroom utilization to student success. Dr. Rincon received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, an MBA and an M.S. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning from The University of Texas at Austin.

is the Senior Manager of Research with the Society of Women Engineers, where she oversees the organization's research activities around issues impacting girls and women from elementary through college and into the engineering workforce. Before joining SWE, Roberta was a Senior Research and Policy Analyst at The University of Texas System, where she focused on student success and faculty teaching and research award programs across nine academic institutions. Roberta received her B.

Engineering continues to suffer from a lack of gender diversity, but diversity is about more than just representation. This article explains what we mean by diversity and why it matters. The author explains how organizational climate and culture play a role in women’s decision to leave the profession, offering actionable ideas to help organizations retain diverse talent.