Download or read book Who Will Do the Science of the Future? written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-01-11 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who Will Do the Science of the Future? is the summary of a symposium on careers of women in science. The symposium incorporated three panels of presenters: one focusing on the next generation, Science for All Students; a second that looks in depth at the issues reflected in one particular field of science, computer science, reflecting an in-depth view of academic and industrial computer scientists; and a third that focuses on strategies and policies to recruit, retain, and promote career advancement for women scientists. Lastly, there was a plenary address on how to ensure women continue to advance into positions of leadership in science.