Convocation

Transitions and Transformation: Accelerating Diversity in Science and Engineering

Date: TBD Location: National Academy of Sciences 2100 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037 Registration: Registration will be available by June 15, 2008… Public Comments: The two study committees invite comment from the public on the issues they are charged with addressing. To provide comment or input, please send via an e-mail to diversity@nas.edu For additional information please click here		Convocation The National Academies will bring together policymakers, executives, practitioners, and researchers from government, industry, and academia for a public convocation, “Transitions and Transformation: Accelerating Diversity in Science and Engineering,” to explore ways to increase participation of minorities and women in science and engineering. The event will be held in September 2008 at the National Academy of Sciences building and will provide input to two National Academies’ studies: U.S. Competitiveness: Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Pipeline and Capitalizing on the Diversity of the Science and Engineering Workforce. For more information, click here. To participate, please register for the event by clicking here. There will be a poster session during which interested participants can provide information on trends, policies, programs, or practices relevant to increasing diversity in STEM education or science and engineering careers in industry. If you wish to display a poster, please apply by clicking here.		PROJECT LINKS * Convocation * Agenda * Logistics * Study Committees * Sponsors
				Contact Information: Convocation: Transitions & Transformation Keck Center of the National Academies 500 Fifth Street, NW, K549 Washington, DC 20001 Send comments to: diversity@nas.edu
Public Comments The two study committees invite comment from the public on the issues they are charged with addressing. Examples of the kind of information the committees would appreciate include, but are not limited to, the following: # References to national reports on diversity in STEM education and careers # Recent scholarship/research on problems and policies designed to address them # Recent research/documentation on effective practices for increasing participation, retention, and success of minorities in STEM education programs # Recent research/documentation on effective practices for recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and minorities in industry science and engineering # New data illustrating important trends and practices # Other relevant information or suggestions To provide comment or input, please send via an e-mail to diversity@nas.edu Agenda Coming soon Back to top Logistical Information Registration…coming soon Hotels…coming soon Back to top Study Committees This convocation is a joint effort of two Academies’ study committees: The Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Pipeline is focusing on the recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, mathematics and engineering education. Committee members will examine the following questions: What are the key social and institutional barriers that keep underrepresented minorities from science and engineering fields? What are the focus points for policy intervention in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups and what programs are currently in place to address this? What can the public and private sectors do to better assist minority students as they enter science and engineering and continue on the pathway to S&E careers? Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the S&E Workforce Pipeline The Committee on Capitalizing on the Diversity of the Science and Engineering Workforce will examine possible solutions to increase the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the science and engineering workforce. It will examine the following questions: What is the representation of women and minorities in science and engineering industry? Do they hold significant leadership positions within science and engineering companies? What are the current challenges that affect the recruitment, retention, and advancement of these groups in industry? What are the industry policies and practices that are effective in retaining and advancing women and minorities? Committee on Capitalizing on the Diversity of the S&E Workforce Back to top Poster Session There will be a poster session during which interested participants can provide information on trends, policies, programs, or practices relevant to increasing diversity in STEM education or science and engineering careers in industry. If you wish to display a poster, please apply by clicking here.  BUTTON/LINK Sponsors Back to top