Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering 2007 (October 2007 Update)
108 pages; PDF.

A complete update of the report is issued every 2 years. Tables and figures in the report are current as of the Web release date, which appears at the bottom of each table and figure. The site is updated as new information becomes available.

The report includes information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. Its primary purpose is to serve as an information source; it offers no endorsement of or recommendations about policies or programs. National Science Foundation reporting on this topic is mandated by the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (Public Law 96-516).

This site contains data tables organized by topic (e.g., undergraduate enrollment, graduate degrees, employment) and also by group (e.g., Hispanics, minority women, persons with disabilities). Presentation slides, which are charts in PowerPoint, graphic, and spreadsheet formats, are provided for easy downloading. Furthermore, links to additional data sources (e.g., National Center for Education Statistics, American Council on
Education) and reports on these topics are provided.

Source: National Science Foundation (NSF)

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