This analytical report was developed from existing statistical data to illuminate the role of women and minorities in science and engineering. Two issues are addressed: whether there is a problem related to the employment of women in these fields, and whether women and minorities are underutilized in these fields. Sections of the first part of the report discuss the size of the science and engineering population and the amount of participation, employment data, unemployment rates, salaries, and conclusions. The second section discusses utilization in terms of abilities, science majors, transition from school to work, trends, and conclusions. Future prospects are also discussed briefly. (MS)