Policy Implications of Supporting Women of Color in the Sciences.

The article discusses a study on how the University of Colorado Minority Arts and Sciences Program supported women science students of color through graduation in the sciences and on to science-related careers. It highlights the values, dispositions and goals of such women who came to college intent...

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Publicado en:Journal of Women, Politics & Policy Vol. 27; no. 5; pp. 135 - 151
Autor principal: Johnson, Angela
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2005
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Sumario:The article discusses a study on how the University of Colorado Minority Arts and Sciences Program supported women science students of color through graduation in the sciences and on to science-related careers. It highlights the values, dispositions and goals of such women who came to college intent on majoring in science. It cites that majority of the study's respondents view science as intrinsically interesting and cite that they enjoyed its intellectual challenge. It examines the implications of supporting women of color interested in science to the program.