Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science (Compass Series) - Softcover

National Research Council; Office Of Scientific And Engineering Personnel; Committee On Women In Science And Engineering; National Academy Of Sciences

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309071852 ISBN 13: 9780309071857

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2001

Synopsis

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.

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

About this title

About the Author:

National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, National Research Council

About this edition

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0309071852
• ISBN 13: 9780309071857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 103