The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine uses scientific evidence to examine factors affecting equal opportunity for women in science, engineering, and medicine.
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The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) serves as an institutional focal point for the National Academies on issues relating to equal opportunities for women in science, engineering, and medicine. The committee accomplishes this by convening experts from government, academia, and industry, nationally and internationally, to discuss topics ranging from addressing sexual harassment to supporting family caregivers in STEM to naviagating career pathways in the tech workforce.
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Ashley Bear
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Katie Wullert
Lead
Kait Spear
Lead
Frazier F Benya
Lead
Rian Lund Dahlberg
Lead
Jeena M. Thomas
Lead
Pamela Lava
Abigail Harless
Alex Reeves
Center for Advancing Science and Technology
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Science and Engineering Education and Workforce Program Area
Lead
Ashley Bear
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