Advancing diversity in the US industrial science and engineering workforce : summary of a workshop

Author(s)

• Guenther, Rita S.
• Didion, Catherine Jay
• National Academy of Engineering
• National Research Council (U.S.)

Bibliographic Information

Advancing diversity in the US industrial science and engineering workforce : summary of a workshop

Rita S. Guenther and Catherine J. Didion, rapporteurs

National Academies Press, c2014

Note

"National Academy of Engineering of the National Academies."

"National Research Council"--Spine

Summary: "Advancing Diversity in the US Industrial Science and Engineering Workforce is the summary of a workshop held in May, 2012 by the National Academy of Engineering, focusing on the needs and challenges facing industry in particular, and it is intended to facilitate further discussion and actions to address these complex issues. The workshop provided a forum for leaders from industry, academia, and professional associations to share best practices and innovative approaches to recruiting, retaining, and advancing women and underrepresented minorities in the scientific and engineering workforce throughout the nation's industries"-- Publishers description

"List of selected literature": p. [48]-70

Details

• NCID: BB25702825
• ISBN:
  • 9780309265058
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 70 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Q149.U5
  • DC23 : 620.0068/3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Women scientists -- Recruiting -- United States
  • LCSH : Minority scientists -- Recruiting -- United States
  • LCSH : Women engineers -- Recruiting -- United States
  • LCSH : Minority engineers -- Recruiting -- United States
  • LCSH : Diversity in the workplace -- United States