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Diversity in Engineering

Managing the Workforce of the Future

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce

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Diversity in Engineering

Managing the Workforce of the Future

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce

This report contains fifteen presentations from a workshop on best practices in managing diversity, hosted by the NAE Committee on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce on October 29-30, 2001. NAE (National Academy of Engineering) president William Wulf, IBM vice-president Nicholas Donofrio, and Ford vice-president James Padilla address the business case for diversity, and representatives of leading engineering employers discuss how to increase the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering careers. Other speakers focus on mentoring, globalization, affirmative action backlash, and dealing with lawsuits. Corporate engineering and human resources managers attended the workshop and discussed diversity issues faced by corporations that employ engineers. Summaries of the discussions are also included in the report.

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0309084296

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Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Understanding the Engineering Education-Workforce Continuum

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Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Understanding the Engineering Education-Workforce Continuum

Engineering skills and knowledge are foundational to technological innovation and development that drive long-term economic growth and help solve societal challenges. Therefore, to ensure national competitiveness and quality of life it is important to understand and to continuously adapt and improve the educational and career pathways of engineers in the United States. To gather this understanding it is necessary to study the people with the engineering skills and knowledge as well as the evolving system of institutions, policies, markets, people, and other resources that together prepare, deploy, and replenish the nation's engineering workforce. This report explores the characteristics and career choices of engineering graduates, particularly those with a BS or MS degree, who constitute the vast majority of degreed engineers, as well as the characteristics of those with non-engineering degrees who are employed as engineers in the United States. It provides insight into their educational and career pathways and related decision making, the forces that influence their decisions, and the implications for major elements of engineering education-to-workforce pathways.

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National Academies Press

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0309485606

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9780309485609

Engineering

Turning Ideas Into Reality, Fourth Report of Session 2008-09, Vol. 2: Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee

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Engineering

Turning Ideas Into Reality, Fourth Report of Session 2008-09, Vol. 2: Oral and Written Evidence

By: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee

Incorporating HC 470-i-iii, 640-i-iii, 599-i-iii, 1064-i, 1202-i, 1194-i of session 2007-08

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The Stationery Office

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0215529332

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9780215529336

Blueprint for the Future

Framing the Issues of Women in Science in a Global Context: Summary of a Workshop

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Status and Participation of Women in STEM Disciplines and Careers

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Blueprint for the Future

Framing the Issues of Women in Science in a Global Context: Summary of a Workshop

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Status and Participation of Women in STEM Disciplines and Careers

The scientific work of women is often viewed through a national or regional lens, but given the growing worldwide connectivity of most, if not all, scientific disciplines, there needs to be recognition of how different social, political, and economic mechanisms impact women's participation in the global scientific enterprise. Although these complex sociocultural factors often operate in different ways in various countries and regions, studies within and across nations consistently show inverse correlations between levels in the scientific and technical career hierarchy and the number of women in science: the higher the positions, the fewer the number of women. Understanding these complex patterns requires interdisciplinary and international approaches. In April 2011, a committee overseen by the National Academies' standing Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) convened a workshop entitled, "Blueprint for the Future: Framing the Issues of Women in Science in a Global Context" in Washington, D.C. CWSEM's goals are to coordinate, monitor, and advocate action to increase the participation of women in science, engineering, and medicine. The scope of the workshop was limited to women's participation in three scientific disciplines: chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The workshop presentations came from a group of scholars and professionals who have been working for several years on documenting, analyzing, and interpreting the status of women in selected technical fields around the world. Examination of the three disciplines-chemistry, computer science, and mathematics and statistics-can be considered a first foray into collecting and analyzing information that can be replicated in other fields. The complexity of studying science internationally cannot be underestimated, and the presentations demonstrate some of the evidentiary and epistemological challenges that scholars and professionals face in collecting and analyzing data from many different countries and regions. Blueprint for the Future: Framing the Issues of Women in Science in a Global Context summarizes the workshop presentations, which provided an opportunity for dialogue about the issues that the authors have been pursuing in their work to date.

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0309225191

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9780309225199

Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium

Opportunities for Research and Technological Innovation

By: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities for Research and Technological Innovation

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Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium

Opportunities for Research and Technological Innovation

The field of geoengineering is at a crossroads where the path to high-tech solutions meets the path to expanding applications of geotechnology. In this report, the term "geoengineering" includes all types of engineering that deal with Earth materials, such as geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, hydrological engineering, and Earth-related parts of petroleum engineering and mining engineering. The rapid expansion of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology begs the question of how these new approaches might come to play in developing better solutions for geotechnological problems. This report presents a vision for the future of geotechnology aimed at National Science Foundation (NSF) program managers, the geological and geotechnical engineering community as a whole, and other interested parties, including Congress, federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders in geoengineering research. Some of the ideas may be close to reality whereas others may turn out to be elusive, but they all present possibilities to strive for and potential goals for the future. Geoengineers are poised to expand their roles and lead in finding solutions for modern Earth systems problems, such as global change, emissions-free energy supply, global water supply, and urban systems.

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National Academies Press

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0309100097

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9780309100090

Engineering Studies at Tribal Colleges and Universities

By: National Academy of Engineering,Steering Committee for Engineering Studies at the Tribal Colleges

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Engineering Studies at Tribal Colleges and Universities

By: National Academy of Engineering,Steering Committee for Engineering Studies at the Tribal Colleges

This study was designed to provide expert, objective, independent advice to 11 tribal colleges that are working together to offer engineering programs. The chief data-gathering activity was a one and one-half day workshop. Reasons for establishing a four-year engineering program at a TCU were outlined in the workshopâ€"making it possible for American Indian students to complete a four-year engineering degree entirely within the tribal college system; reducing the high attrition rate of American Indian students who attend mainstream educational institutions; and providing an engineering program that is culturally relevant to tribal students.

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0309101271

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9780309101271

Seeking Solutions

Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia: Summary of a Conference

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Advancing Institutional Transformation for Minority Women in Academia

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Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia: Summary of a Conference

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Committee on Advancing Institutional Transformation for Minority Women in Academia

Seeking Solutions: Maximizing American Talent by Advancing Women of Color in Academia is the summary of a 2013 conference convened by the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine of the National Research Council to discuss the current status of women of color in academia and explore the challenges and successful initiatives for creating the institutional changes required to increase representation of women of color at all levels of the academic workforce. While the number of women, including minority women, pursuing higher education in science, engineering and medicine has grown, the number of minority women faculty in all institutions of higher education has remained small and has grown less rapidly than the numbers of nonminority women or minority men. Seeking Solutions reviews the existing research on education and academic career patterns for minority women in science, engineering, and medicine to enhance understanding of the barriers and challenges to the full participation of all minority women in STEM disciplines and academic careers. Additionally, this report identifies reliable and credible data source and data gaps, as well as key aspects of exemplary policies and programs that are effective in enhancing minority women's participation in faculty ranks. Success in academia is predicated on many factors and is not solely a function of talent. Seeking Solutions elucidates those other factors and highlights ways that institutions and the individuals working there can take action to create institutional cultures hospitable to people of any gender, race, and ethnicity.

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National Academies Press

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0309295947

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9780309295949

Engineering Research and America's Future

Meeting the Challenges of a Global Economy

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee to Assess the Capacity of the U.S. Engineering Research Enterprise

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Engineering Research and America's Future

Meeting the Challenges of a Global Economy

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee to Assess the Capacity of the U.S. Engineering Research Enterprise

Leadership in innovation is essential to U.S. prosperity and security. In a global, knowledge-driven economy, technological innovationâ€"the transformation of new knowledge into products, processes, and services of value to societyâ€"is critical to competitiveness, long-term productivity growth, and an improved quality of life. Preeminence in technological innovation depends on a wide array of factors, one of which is leadership in engineering research, education, and practice. A threedecade- long decline in the share of federal investment in research and development devoted to engineering and a perceived erosion of basic, long-term engineering research capability in U.S. industry and federal laboratories have raised serious questions about the long-term health of engineering research in the United States. This book illustrates the critical role of engineering research in maintaining U.S. technological leadership; documents major challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. engineering research enterprise; and offers specific recommendations for leaders in federal and state government, industry, and universities to help strengthen U.S. engineering research in the face of intensifying global competition.

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0309096421

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Research Universities and the Future of America

Ten Breakthrough Actions Vital to Our Nation's Prosperity and Security

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Higher Education and Workforce,Committee on Research Universities

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Research Universities and the Future of America

Ten Breakthrough Actions Vital to Our Nation's Prosperity and Security

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Higher Education and Workforce,Committee on Research Universities

Research Universities and the Future of America presents critically important strategies for ensuring that our nation's research universities contribute strongly to America's prosperity, security, and national goals. Widely considered the best in the world, our nation's research universities today confront significant financial pressures, important advances in technology, a changing demographic landscape, and increased international competition. This report provides a course of action for ensuring our universities continue to produce the knowledge, ideas, and talent the United States needs to be a global leader in the 21st century. Research Universities and the Future of America focuses on strengthening and expanding the partnership among universities and government, business, and philanthropy that has been central to American prosperity and security. The report focuses on the top 10 actions that Congress, the federal government, state governments, research universities, and others could take to strengthen the research and education missions of our research universities, their relationships with other parts of the national research enterprise, and their ability to transfer new knowledge and ideas to those who productively use them in our society and economy. This report examines trends in university finance, prospects for improving university operations, opportunities for deploying technology, and improvement in the regulation of higher education institutions. It also explores ways to improve pathways to graduate education, take advantage of opportunities to increase student diversity, and realign doctoral education for the careers new doctorates will follow. Research Universities and the Future of America is an important resource for policy makers on the federal and state levels, university administrators, philanthropic organizations, faculty, technology transfer specialists, libraries, and researchers.

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0309256399

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9780309256391

Engineering in K-12 Education

Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects

By: National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,Committee on K-12 Engineering Education

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Engineering in K-12 Education

Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects

By: National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,Committee on K-12 Engineering Education

Engineering education in K-12 classrooms is a small but growing phenomenon that may have implications for engineering and also for the other STEM subjects-science, technology, and mathematics. Specifically, engineering education may improve student learning and achievement in science and mathematics, increase awareness of engineering and the work of engineers, boost youth interest in pursuing engineering as a career, and increase the technological literacy of all students. The teaching of STEM subjects in U.S. schools must be improved in order to retain U.S. competitiveness in the global economy and to develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills to address technical and technological issues. Engineering in K-12 Education reviews the scope and impact of engineering education today and makes several recommendations to address curriculum, policy, and funding issues. The book also analyzes a number of K-12 engineering curricula in depth and discusses what is known from the cognitive sciences about how children learn engineering-related concepts and skills. Engineering in K-12 Education will serve as a reference for science, technology, engineering, and math educators, policy makers, employers, and others concerned about the development of the country's technical workforce. The book will also prove useful to educational researchers, cognitive scientists, advocates for greater public understanding of engineering, and those working to boost technological and scientific literacy.

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0309137780

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9780309137782

Science and Engineering Programs

On Target for Women?

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Ad Hoc Panel on Interventions,Committee on Women in Science and Engineering

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Science and Engineering Programs

On Target for Women?

By: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine,Ad Hoc Panel on Interventions,Committee on Women in Science and Engineering

Based primarily on a conference, this book examines the need for interventions to increase the number of U.S. students, both males and females, pursuing careers in the sciences and engineering and describes interventions supported by the private and public sectors at the undergraduate and graduate levels of education. The individually authored chapters also describe actions taken by employers of scientists and engineers to retain their technical work force.

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0309047781

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9780309047784

Diversity in Engineering

Managing the Workforce of the Future

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce

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Managing the Workforce of the Future

By: National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce

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Issues Affecting the Future of the U.S. Space Science and Engineering Workforce

Interim Report

By: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board,Space Studies Board,Committee on Meeting the Workforce Needs for the National Vision for Space Exploration

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Issues Affecting the Future of the U.S. Space Science and Engineering Workforce

Interim Report

In January 2006, the President announced a new civilian space policy focusing on exploration. As part of its preparations to implement that policy, NASA asked the NRC to explore long-range science and technology workforce needs to achieve the space exploration vision, identify obstacles to filling those needs, and put forward solutions to those obstacles. As part of the study, the NRC held a workshop to identify important factors affecting NASA's future workforce and its capacity to implement the exploration vision. This interim report presents a summary of the highlights of that workshop and an initial set of findings. The report provides a review of the workforce implications of NASA's plans, an assessment of science and technology workforce demographics, an analysis of factors affecting the aerospace workforce for both NASA and the relevant aerospace industry, and preliminary findings and recommendations. A final report is scheduled for completion in early 2007.

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0309102170

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Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation

America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads

By: Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Workforce Pipeline

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Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation

America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads

In order for the United States to maintain the global leadership and competitiveness in science and technology that are critical to achieving national goals, we must invest in research, encourage innovation, and grow a strong and talented science and technology workforce. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation explores the role of diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce and its value in keeping America innovative and competitive. According to the book, the U.S. labor market is projected to grow faster in science and engineering than in any other sector in the coming years, making minority participation in STEM education at all levels a national priority. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation analyzes the rate of change and the challenges the nation currently faces in developing a strong and diverse workforce. Although minorities are the fastest growing segment of the population, they are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering. Historically, there has been a strong connection between increasing educational attainment in the United States and the growth in and global leadership of the economy. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation suggests that the federal government, industry, and post-secondary institutions work collaboratively with K-12 schools and school systems to increase minority access to and demand for post-secondary STEM education and technical training. The book also identifies best practices and offers a comprehensive road map for increasing involvement of underrepresented minorities and improving the quality of their education. It offers recommendations that focus on academic and social support, institutional roles, teacher preparation, affordability and program development.

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0309159687

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Diversity in Engineering

Diversity in Engineering

Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers

Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers

Engineering

Engineering

Blueprint for the Future

Blueprint for the Future

Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium

Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium

Engineering Studies at Tribal Colleges and Universities

Engineering Studies at Tribal Colleges and Universities

Seeking Solutions

Seeking Solutions

Engineering Research and America's Future

Engineering Research and America's Future

Research Universities and the Future of America

Research Universities and the Future of America

Engineering in K-12 Education

Engineering in K-12 Education

Science and Engineering Programs

Science and Engineering Programs

Diversity in Engineering

Diversity in Engineering

Issues Affecting the Future of the U.S. Space Science and Engineering Workforce

Issues Affecting the Future of the U.S. Space Science and Engineering Workforce

Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation

Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation

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