A new study cites gender bias in Science, Engineering, & Technology (SET) fields as a barrier to advancement for women and cause of flight risk.

“Despite the aspirations of women in SET to hold a top job at their company, a sizable proportion of SET senior leaders (31 percent in the U.S, 22 percent in Brazil, 51 percent in China, and 57 percent in India) report that a woman would never get a top position at their company, no matter how able or high performing. Thus, across geographies, women are much more likely than men to report that they plan to leave the industry within the year.”

These findings are part of the “Athena 2.0 Factor: Accelerating Female Talent in Science, Engineering & Technology” report, the second report by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), a global think tank, exploring the challenges and opportunities for women in SET fields.