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Appendix E-2: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Minority Women in Science
Pages 155-159

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From page 155...
... The specific groups targeted for this effort included African American, American Indian, Mexican American and Puerto Rican women; the specific fields included those in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering, as well as biomedicine. Despite the source of funding from the NSF, it was argued that the inclusion of biomedical fields was necessary if we were to identify a critical mass for example, American Indian women where the population in science-related areas was especially small.
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From page 156...
... Subsequent work by AAAS was undertaken to address recommendations that emerged from the conference: the development and publication of career related materials specifically aimed at speaking to the challenges and tensions of minority women in science and engineering called out by the conferees; collaboration with the Scientific Manpower Commission (later the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology) in promoting the availability and use of race by sex disaggregated data; networking at the AAAS annual meeting; greater recognition given to minority women, such as in nominations and appointments to committees, for prizes, etc.
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From page 157...
... than men of color, there are striking differences across fields. In addition, more men of color are employed in STEM fields than women of color (data sources include the National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Completions and Fall enrollment surveys; Higher Education Research Institute, American Freshman Survey; and US Census Bureau, Current Population Survey)
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From page 158...
... At the time of the 1975 conference, participation was limited to women from underrepresented minority groups largely because of funder interest. As we explored data related to Asian American women we noted that there was the need to look much more closely at the notion of representation:  to disaggregate statistics for citizens versus non-citizens and permanent residents;  to distinguish among different Asian American populations (e.g., Chinese or Japanese origins versus Filipino or Hmong origins)
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From page 159...
... Guidance is needed for those who develop and implement STEM programs, K-grad, regarding strategies for identifying, recruiting, retaining and supporting women of color as well as for reaching out to and working with parents and communities to support these women's STEM career aspirations. Professional societies have much to offer in creating professional development and support programs as well as online resources to benefit the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color and women with disabilities in the STEM workforce, and in fostering their recognition within and integration into their discipline and the profession.
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