
Who Will Do the Science of the Future?
A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science
National Academies Press
Published on 11. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
103 pages
978-0-309-07185-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-309-07185-7 (9780309071857)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, National Research Council
Content
1 Front Matter; 2 Overview; 3 Welcome; 4 Plenary Panel I: The Next Generation: Science for All Students; 5 Plenary II: An In-Depth View of Computer Science; 6 Plenary III: Strategies and Policies to Recruit, Retain, and Advance Women Scientists; 7 Plenary IV: Advancing Women Into Science Leadership; 8 Closing Remarks; 9 Question and Answer Comments: Panel I; 10 Question and Answer Comments: Panel II; 11 Question and Answer Comments: Panel III