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Above: Ron speaks about
the importance of breaking down barriers to women and
girls in math and science
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Washington,
DC -- In May, Ron accepted
a call from more than 6,000 women scientists, engineers,
educators and others to push Congress to break down
barriers to women and girls who could enter and excel
in math and "hard science" fields such as
engineering and physics. Currently, women are underrepresented
in these important fields.
Key organizers and speakers at the event
included Carol Muller, CEO and founder of MentorNet,
a national leader in helping women enter the fields
of science and engineering; Jocelyn Samuels of the National
Women's Law Center; and Dr. Donna J. Nelson of the University
of Oklahoma and the Diversity in Science Association.
“Equal
opportunity in math and science will benefit not
just the women who enter the professions, but
all Americans through our technological leadership
and our national security.”
-- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden |
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