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Symposium on Minorities and Women in Science and Technology. Serial AA.

Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1982

Transcripts of four panel discussions are presented in these proceedings of a symposium held by the Congressional Black Caucus to review implementation of the Science and Technology Equal Opportunities Act of 1980. Topics and issues discussions include the underrepresentation of women and minorities in science and engineering (S/E); participation…

Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering, Engineering Education

Fourth Report to the Congress of the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering.

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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering. – 1989

This is the fourth report to the Congress of this committee; formerly known as the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Technology. This report summarizes work accomplished since the April, 1986 report. The report contains recommendations for action to ensure the continued and expanded participation of women, minorities and the…

Descriptors: College Science, Disabilities, Engineering, Engineering Education

Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Conference Report To Accompany H.R. 996. House of Representatives, 101st Congress, 2d Session.

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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House. – 1990

The recommended Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 996) to establish the Congressional Scholarships for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, and the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference are presented. The sections to be amended include the following: (1) Mathematics, Science and Technology Improvements; (2) Higher…

Descriptors: Engineering Education, Excellence in Education, Federal Legislation, Females

How Virginia Can Best Maintain High Quality Engineering Programs in its Public Institutions of Higher Education. Report of the Joint Subcommittee Studying...to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia. Senate Document No. 15.

Virginia State General Assembly, Richmond. – 1984

This report, based on a study of engineering education in Virginia, presents information on the status of engineering programs in the state, women and minorities in engineering, research in engineering, recruitment and retention of engineering faculty, perspectives of business and industry, and the effect of the "crisis" in engineering…

Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, Engineering Education

Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Act. Public Law 105-255. 105th Congress.

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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House. – 1998

This Public Law (PL-105-255) lays out the reasons for establishing the Commission; the duties of the Commission; membership, directorship, and powers of the commission; and expectations for the Commission's report. (WRM)

Descriptors: Engineering Education, Engineers, Females, Government Role

Congressional Scholarships for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Act. Report. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, 101st Congress, 1st Session.

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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1989

H.R. 996 is a bill to strengthen the science and technology base of the United States by providing opportunities for talented young people to pursue postsecondary education in science, mathematics, and engineering. The bill establishes a Congressional Scholarship Program at the National Science Foundation to provide undergraduate 2-year and 4-year…

Descriptors: Disabilities, Engineering Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs

Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education Act of 1990. Report To Accompany S. 2114. 101st Congress, 2d Session.

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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1990

This document contains the transcript of a Senate hearing on the crisis in science and math education. The document includes mathematics, science, and engineering education; enhance the scientific and technical literacy of the U.S. public; stimulate the professional from the state of Oregon; Carl Sagan, Cornell women and minorities in careers in…

Descriptors: College Science, Educational Legislation, Engineering Education, Environmental Education

Shortage of Engineers and Scientists. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. United States Senate One Hundred First Congress, Second Session on Training Scientists and Engineers for the Year 2000--The National Science Foundation's Role.

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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. – 1990

This document is the transcript of a Congressional hearing focusing on the status of the training of scientists and engineers in the United States and the role of the federal government in the improvement of this situation. Included are opening statements from Senators Albert Gore, Jr. (Tennessee), Robert W. Kasten, Jr. (Wisconsin), and Larry…

Descriptors: College Science, Demand Occupations, Engineering Education, Federal Legislation

Public Hearing: Report of the Proceedings of a Public Hearing of the Task Force on Women, Minorities and the Handicapped in Science and Technology (Atlanta, Georgia, March 2, 1988).

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Task Force on Women, Minorities, and the Handicapped in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. – 1988

The Task Force on Women, Minorities, and the Handicapped in Science and Technology was established by the U.S. Congress in Public Law 99-383 with the purpose of developing a long-range plan for broadening participation in science and engineering. Public hearings were held in Albuquerque (New Mexico), Atlanta (Georgia), Baltimore (Maryland), Boston…