Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science (Compass series)
Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science (Compass series) by National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Policy and Global Affairs
English | January 11, 2001 | ISBN: 0309071852 | 104 pages | PDF | 1.45 MB
English | January 11, 2001 | ISBN: 0309071852 | 104 pages | PDF | 1.45 MB
Who Will Do the Science of the Future? is the summary of a symposium on careers of women in science. The symposium incorporated three panels of presenters: one focusing on the next generation, Science for All Students; a second that looks in depth at the issues reflected in one particular field of science, computer science, reflecting an in-depth view of academic and industrial computer scientists; and a third that focuses on strategies and policies to recruit, retain, and promote career advancement for women scientists. Lastly, there was a plenary address on how to ensure women continue to advance into positions of leadership in science. <hr/>Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Overview
- Welcome
- Plenary Panel I: The Next Generation: Science for All Students
- Plenary II: An In-Depth View of Computer Science
- Plenary III: Strategies and Policies to Recruit, Retain, and Advance Women Scientists
- Plenary IV: Advancing Women Into Science Leadership
- Closing Remarks
- Question and Answer Comments: Panel I
- Question and Answer Comments: Panel II
- Question and Answer Comments: Panel III