Workshop on "Women's Contributions to Future Directions of Ecosystem Science"; May 23-25, 1988; Pingree Park, Co.

将举办一次关于妇女今后对生态系统科学领域的贡献的讲习班。预计未来几年将需要越来越多的合格妇女担任生态系统科学的政治和智力领导职务，这主要是因为维持世界自然资源的任务比目前可用的人力更大。虽然进入生态系统科学领域的妇女人数在过去十年中大幅增加，但担任领导职务的妇女人数并没有反映出这一增长。至关重要的是，妇女必须认识到生态系统科学的新方向，并准备在促进科学领导方面发挥更大的作用。这次研讨会的目标是让女性为未来的领导角色做好准备。具体目标是(1)在生态系统科学未来方向的背景下介绍当前的研究，(2)向妇女通报未来的研究方向和资助机会，以及(3)促进女性生态学家之间的交流。这项工作的组织者是优秀的年轻科学家。科罗拉多州立大学的设施非常充足，有助于举办有用的研讨会。可以热情地推荐所要求的资金水平。

A workshop will be conducted on future contributions of women to the field of ecosystem science. It is anticipated that ever greater numbers of qualified women will be required in political and intellectual leadership roles in ecosystem science over the coming years, primarily because the task of sustaining the world's natural resources is greater than the currently available manpower. While the number of women entering the field of ecosystem science has increased substantially over the past ten years, the number of women attaining leadership positions does not reflect this increase. It is critically important that women be cognizant of new directions in ecosystem sciences and that they be prepared to assume a greater role in contributing to scientific leadership. The goal of this workshop is to prepare women for these future leadership roles. Specific objectives are (1) to present current research in the context of future directions of ecosystem science, (2) to inform women about future research directions and funding opportunities, and (3) to foster communication among women ecologists. The organizers for this effort are excellent young scientists. The facilities of Colorado State University are more than adequate and are conducive to a useful workshop. Funding at the level requested can be enthusiastically recommended.