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UNINA9910786763403321 |
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Autore |
Guenther Rita S. |
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Advancing diversity in the US industrial science and engineering workforce : summary of a workshop / / Rita S. Guenther and Catherine J. Didion |
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Washington, District of Columbia : , : The National Academies Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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ISBN |
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0-309-26508-8 |
0-309-26506-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (81 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women scientists - United States |
Diversity in the workplace - United States |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""Front Matter""; ""Preface and Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""1 Where Are Scientists and Engineers Working Today? Data from the National Science Foundation""; ""2 Harnessing Experience to Improve Opportunities: Best Practices and Innovative Ideas""; ""3 Changing the Game: Key Themes and Suggested Actions""; ""Appendix A: Statement of Task""; ""Appendix B: Questions for Discussion""; ""Appendix C: Workshop Agenda""; ""Appendix D: Biographies of Speakers""; ""Appendix E: Speakers and Participants"" |
""Appendix F: National Science Foundation Info Brief Diversity in Science and Engineering Employment in Industry""""Appendix G: List of Selected Literature"" |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"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 |
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