Who Will Do the Science of the Future?

Who Will Do the Science of the Future?

A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

  • Editor: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309071857
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309501705
  • eISBN Epub: 9780309171380
  • Lloc de publicació:  United States
  • Any de publicació digital: 2000
  • Mes: Desembre
  • Pàgines: 104
  • Idioma: Anglés

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.

  • Cover
  • 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