Full 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.
Contents
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