DIANA STANO Experimenting With Change: Women in Math and Science

"If we believe that science, technology, mathematics, and engineering are part of the bedrock for the future of the United States, then we must continue to make progress in encouraging women to study and engage in these less traditional careers. A continued investment in women is critical. Women are a strong part of the natural resource that is key to this nation's success. We cannot afford to ignore the need to encourage and support women in these essential disciplines to create a better tomorrow. As Maria Elena Zavala, president of the Society for Advancement of Chicanas and Native Americans in Science, wrote last year: "A skilled scientific workforce is critical to the progress and maintenance of our country's position in the world.""