Yasminers
We have just approved an abstract for a SEAD White Paper
http://seadnetwork.wordpress.com/white-paper-abstracts/abstracts/
Addressing how in the USA science and engineering programs to attract
young people into science and engineering what are called "under-represented'
groups in the usa.
http://malina.diatrope.com/2012/09/15/important-principles-involved-in-considering-race-and-ethnicity-in-stem-outreach/
Of course the majority of the planet is not male and anglo saxon !!!! but in
many countries there are problems on how to encourage young people
of all backgrounds to enter careers in science and engineering. There are
strong societal biases built into our educational systems.
Important Principles Involved in Considering Race and Ethnicity in STEM outreach
Check out for details:
http://malina.diatrope.com/2012/09/15/important-principles-involved-in-considering-race-and-ethnicity-in-stem-outreach/
roger malina
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