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This book will examine the problem of underrepresented populations (URPs) in the so-called "STEM" fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Who are these underrepresented populations? What creates them? And finally, why should there be concern about URPs in STEM? It will b...

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Main Author: MacLean, Lisa M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2017.
Series:General engineering and K-12 engineering education collection.
Subjects:
Science > Study and teaching > United States.
Technology > Study and teaching > United States.
Engineering > Study and teaching > United States.
Mathematics > Study and teaching > United States.
Women > Education > United States.
Minorities > Education > United States.
Curriculum planning > United States.
computer science
poverty alleviation
social justice
technology education
underrepresented populations
women in computer science
women in STEM
women in technology
Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:This book will examine the problem of underrepresented populations (URPs) in the so-called "STEM" fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Who are these underrepresented populations? What creates them? And finally, why should there be concern about URPs in STEM? It will be shown that there is a crisis of a dearth of women, especially minority women, in STEM. This problem is especially acute in Computer Science. It will be shown what has combined to create the perfect storm of impending economic stagnation, impoverished populations, diminished innovation, and lack of interest in choosing these fields. Some solutions to the factors contributing to this problem will be proposed in order to correct this social injustice, and stave off losing America's status as one of the leaders in technological innovation and economic opportunity.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 91 pages)
Also available in print.
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781945612213
Access:Restricted to libraries which purchase an unrestricted PDF download via an IP.

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