Who Will Do the Science of the Future?

Download or read book Who Will Do the Science of the Future? written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-01-11 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.