This is a recent annotated bibliography that summarizes research about gender in academia. It includes lots of information about gender and STEM, but not only STEM.
The Gender Gap in Publications
Article describing the difference in publication rates as a function of gender. The number of women in research is going up! Representation depends on field (for example life sciences vs. physical sciences). Women have lower scholarly output, but this is not the same as impact of the research, or who is reading it.
Why the view that women are gentle, caring and empathetic, whereas men are strong, rational and dominant, is misguided
Female Mentorship Helps Keep Women in STEM Subjects, According to New Study
Gender disparity in the workplace is apparent across most every field. It’s no secret that female representation is especially lacking in leadership roles and jobs related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). However, a new study has a promising solution for keeping more women in the STEM field woman-to-woman mentorship.
Article citing research about LGBTQ+ in STEM
Podcast from MPR- Featuring UW- RF Physics Prof Rellen Hardtke- Good links to research and further articles about Women in STEM
Research articles on this topic:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21142376
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1047840X.2011.607313
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1047840X.2011.620935?src=recsys
Do gender and sex affect STEM ability?
This article nicely summarizes the research into gender and sex and STEM potential or ability.