Why So Few? … Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics …

“Logic will get you from A to B.  Imagination will take you everywhere.”     – Albert Einstein.

Even if you never use programming with your students, it will change the way you think; it changed my brain.  And, it will change the way you teach.

“In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle.” 

• What can we do about it in the Houston area? – One thing is to join the AAUW-WSF Houston Study Group or start your own.
• What can we do to increase the number of Hispanics, the new majority? – To start, go to your local school board meeting and give them a copy of the FREE book on Why So Few.

The Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math AAUW Action Research Study Group will meet for the first time in May. We will read the AAUW Book, Why So Few and discuss what is meaningful.  Then we will imagine what we can do to implement solutions in the Houston area. After that we will have fun taking action on our ideas, one baby-step at a time.  The book and other details are located at aauw.org/learn/research/whysofew.cfm. This forum is for those concerned about education, and who just want to talk and think together.   If you are interested, please contact the AAUW West Houston Harris County Branch.