Who Will Do the Science of the Future?:

A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

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Size: 104 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:2000

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National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, National Research Council
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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 ...
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Front Matter	i-xvi
Overview	1-2	(skim)
Welcome	3-4	(skim)
Plenary Panel I: The Next Generation: Science for All Students	5-28	(skim)
Plenary II: An In-Depth View of Computer Science	29-42	(skim)
Plenary III: Strategies and Policies to Recruit, Retain, and Advance Women Scientists	43-56	(skim)
Plenary IV: Advancing Women Into Science Leadership	57-74	(skim)
Closing Remarks	75-76	(skim)
Question and Answer Comments: Panel I	77-80	(skim)
Question and Answer Comments: Panel II	81-83	(skim)
Question and Answer Comments: Panel III	84-87	(skim)

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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.

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