Child care programs and other assistance should be considered. Better statistics are needed on the advancement of women in science. Institutions should publish annual reports tracking the recruitment, retention, and promotion of women in science. Professional societies, private foundations, and government agencies should encourage national recordkeeping by discipline. Many AWIS members echoed the need for stronger and more effective enforcement of current federal laws and regulations that impact working men and women.
Data can be very powerful and persuasive.
This nation has a compelling responsibility to ensure that more men and women participate in the science and engineering challenges that lie ahead. In order to continue America s long-standing leadership in the global scientific community we must utilize all of our nation s talent regardless of gender or race. H.R. 3007 can help us ascertain what are effective and productive policies that can address the underrepresentation of women in the sciences and could help alleviate the increasing shortage of skilled technical workers. On behalf of all women in science, engineering, and technology, I encourage you to give this issue the recognition and support it deserves. Based on the AWIS Mentoring Project.