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Women's Voices in Science
and Technology is a new public radio series that
takes an in depth look at creative educational approaches
designed to introduce young women to the fascinating
career opportunities that an education in math and science
can provide.
The series is a production
of WAMC's award winning programs, 51% and The Best of
Our Knowledge, and is available, free of charge to educators
and radio stations. Listen
to samples or contact
the radio station in Albany for more information.
(Source: WAMC program Guide, Nov. 2003.)
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Patricia Thompson
NYS Educational Equity Director
It's Her Future. Do The Math.
According to the National Science Foundation, women represent
46 percent of the total workforce. However, they only represent
25 percent of the technology workforce and 10 percent of the nation's
top technology jobs. Despite the success of women in diverse areas
of the workforce, studies show that many women choose traditionally
"female" occupations. Research suggests that these patterns
begin while girls are in elementary school.
In an effort to reverse this trend, the Ad Council and Girl Scouts
of the USA have partnered to launch a new PSA campaign, entitled
"Girls Go Tech." The campaign aims to encourage girls
to develop an early interest in math, science, and technology and,
ultimately, maintain that interest as they mature to ensure a more
diverse, dynamic, and productive workforce.
This campaign supports Girl Scouts' continuous efforts to make
adults, educational leaders, corporations, organizations, legislators,
and the media aware that they can help foster girls' interest in
math, science, and technology, ultimately increasing opportunities
for women and bolstering the economic future of the nation.
To learn more about how you can make a difference download the
new Girls Go Tech booklet from the Girls
Go Tech web site.
- From the Adirondack Glimpses newsletter, Nov/Dec 2003. |
