Global Alliance for Diversifying the Science Engineering Workforce

1. Global Alliance for Diversifying the Science & Engineering Workforce International Panel NAMEPA/WEPAN 2001 Joint National Conference Dr. Suzanne G. Brainard, Executive Director, Center for Workforce Development, University of Washington Ms. Yolanda S. George, Deputy Director, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, American Association for the Advancement of Science Dr. Shirley M. Malcom, Head, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, American Association for the Advancement of Science Ms. Priti N. Mody, Assistant Director, Global Alliance, Center for Workforce Development, University of Washington

3. Overview Background Participation Rates around the World Global Alliance Goal Strategies Accomplishments Future Steps Web site Table of Contents

4. International Participation Rates Women US and Sweden have two of the highest rates of female participation in the engineering workforce, but these numbers have reached a plateau.

5. US Demographic Shifts What will SET workforce in 2020 be if participation of women & minorities does not increase?* Highlights the need of industry to recruit minorities and women SET professionals

6. Why a Global Alliance? Most countries facing shortages of engineers and scientists Decreasing enrollments (9% a year) in US and also abroad By 2005, women will be 62% of the new entrants to the workforce and minorities will be 51% of the new entrants Engineering accrediting boards worldwide are requiring graduates to have new skills - communications, teambuilding, etc. Business needs to look beyond traditional pool of talent for recruiting

7. Global Alliance Goal To diversify the global engineering and science workforce, with particular attention to improving the recruitment, retention and advancement of women Partners AAAS - World�s largest federation of scientific & engineering societies WEPAN - A US national organization that provides technical assistance and training on gender issues AWIS - Largest multi-discipline organization for women in science

8. Strategies of the Global Alliance Strategies Develop networks of institutions Identify and disseminate the best practices Develop common standards for data collection Showcase prominent women scientists and engineers Develop and provide training and seminars Organize collaborative projects Publish occasional papers Research Share information on web site

9. Selected Accomplishments in 2000 International Forum: Women in Engineering & Science, World Engineers� Convention in Hannover, Germany, co-sponsored event IGEPT 2000, co-sponsored event with the Swedish Ministry of Industry

10. Future Steps IGEPT 2001, follow-up meeting held in Washington, DC to discuss corporate and higher ed. best practices Project funded by the Engineering Information Foundation to create networks and support the efforts of women engineering associations in three African nations Planning of forum at next World Engineer�s Convention in Shanghai, China in 2004

11. www.GlobalAllianceSMET.org Sections About Us - Current Events Accomplishments - Reports Best Practices - Special Projects Prominent Women - Bibliography Notable Quotes - Links Future Expansion Report on corporate and higher ed best practices Special section on Mali, Nigeria, and Egypt

12. Worldwide Partners Association of Female Engineers (Mali) Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria Women in Global Science & Technology (WIGSAT) Canadian Network of Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Gender & Science & Technology Global Engineering Education Exchange German Association of Engineers (VDI FIB) International Council for Science Ministry of Education & Science, GERMANY Ministry of Education, SWEDEN Once & Future Network (OFAN) Society of Women Engineers UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) UN Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO) US Department of Energy

13. Sponsors AAAS AT&T Foundation Dow Chemical Company Engineering Information Foundation U.S. Department of Energy Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)

14. Developing Board Mr. Arnold Allemang, Vice President, Operations, The Dow Chemical Company Dr. Helen C. Davies, President, Association for Women in Science Dr. Monique Frize, P. Eng., O.C., Chairholder, NSERC/Nortel Joint Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (Ontario) Dr. Hans Peter Jensen, President, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Dr. Shirley M. Malcom, Head, Human Resources & Education Directorate, AAAS Dr. Dennis Schuetzle, Director of Research & Development, Ford Motor Company Ms. Susan Staffin Metz, President, Women in Engineering Programs & Advocates Network Dr. Judi W. Wakhungu, Immediate Past Executive Director, African Technology Policy Studies Network Dr. William A. Wulf, President, National Academy of Engineering Ms. Doreen S. Yochum, Chief Administration Officer & Vice President, AT&T Labs