The Advisory panel proposes the following items for immediate implementation:

•  Academies formally commit to good management practice within all levels of their organizations and research institutes by signing a commitment statement (see sample statement below).
• Each academy designates a panel—preferably, gender-balanced —to be responsible for gender issues.
• Academies enlarge the nominations pool of women scientists and engineers.
• The IAC disseminates this report widely, together with supporting materials, through posting on its website and other means.