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WEPAN Position Statement
Pages 195-200

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From page 195...
... In essence, we put the nation at risk. A principal effect of these population changes based upon recent trends and projections for coming decades, is that engineering's traditional talent pool of Caucasian men is rapidly becoming insufficient to meet future demands in both industry and academia.
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From page 196...
... Beyond numbers, women represent a vital source of intellectual talent that can no longer go untapped. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICY WEPAN recommends the adoption of national, state, and local policies that serve significantly to enhance science and mathematics education at all grade levels, while aggressively implementing initiatives that will increase enrollment and retention of women in engineering at the college level.
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From page 197...
... Programs that supplement the science and math curricula in lower grades, provide mentoring at all levels, enlighten students about the importance of science and technology to society, and educate students about the broad range of career opportunities in engineering, need to continue to increase the representation of women in engineering. However, outreach alone is not sufficient to effect meaningful change.
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From page 198...
... · The persistence rates for women in math, science, and engineering programs range from 30 to 46 percent, depending on the type of institution far below the 39 to 61 percent rate for their male counterparts (Adelman, 1998~. A 1998 national pilot climate study by WEPAN found that, although male and female students responded similarly in many cases, perceptions of their college experience differed widely.
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From page 199...
... · Performance evaluation for department heads within universities should include status or progress of recruitment, retention, and promotion of women faculty. · Funding agencies should review guidelines and expand criteria to include the replication of tested programs and initiatives, not just a focus on new and original ideas.
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From page 200...
... WEPAN National Conference Proceedings, San Antonio, Texas. Engineering Workforce Commission of the American Association of Engineering Societies, Inc.
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