8194 Women of Color in Physics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy: An Analysis of Life Stories

Friday, February 17, 2012: 10:30 AM
Room 119-120 (VCC West Building)
Lorelle Espinosa , University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Women of color are widely considered to be an untapped source of domestic talent that could help to fill the country�s scientific workforce needs. This research aims to add to the knowledge base about strategies for retaining women of color in science . Findings are based on detailed data based on interviews and written narratives of women of color at postsecondary and early-career levels in physics, astrophysics, and astronomy.