Forum on Women in Science and Technology, June 5-6, 2000, New York, New York

摘要：0002972科学工作者协会和国家科学基金会将共同主办“科学技术中的妇女论坛”会议，这是2000年在纽约举行的国际北京+五国会议的一部分。论坛将於二000年六月五日至六日举行。与会者将代表科学技术界成员、总统妇女问题机构间委员会成员、各种非政府组织以及来自不同国家的官方代表。论坛的目标是：1)澄清科学技术在《北京行动纲要》相关关键关切领域的价值和重要性，提高女性在全球科学领域的能见度；2)促进科学界，包括专业人士和学生，参与和理解她们在北京+5等政策倡议中所能发挥的作用。该议程侧重于科技领域的妇女问题，因为这些问题涉及教育和培训、卫生、经济、权力和决策、体制机制和环境。这种形式包括主要的国际演讲者、专注于特定关切领域的分组讨论小组，以及制定行动项目清单。展览将包括关于科学领域的妇女和女孩、女性科学导师、科学教育以及实际操作的科学材料和资源的展示。

Abstract: 0002972The Association for Women in Science and the National Science Foundation will co-sponsor the Conference, "Forum on Women in Science and Technology", one part of the international Beijing Plus Five Conference, New York, 2000. The forum will be held on June 5/6, 2000. Participants will represent members of the scientific and technical communities, members of the President's Interagency Council on Women, various non-governmental organizations, and official delegates from various foreign countries. The goals of the forum are: 1) "To clarify the value and importance of science and technology in relation to the relevant critical areas of concern from the Beijing Platform for Action, and increase the visibility of women in science in the global arena" and 2) "To foster participation and understanding of the scientific community, including professionals and students, in the role they can play in policy initiatives such as Beijing Plus Five." The agenda focuses on issues of women in science and technology as they relate to education and training, health, the economy, power and decision-making, institutional mechanism, and the environment. The format includes major international speakers, breakout groups that focus on particular areas of concern, and the development of lists of action items. An exhibit that includes displays on women and girls in science, female science mentors, science education, and hands-on science material and resources will accompany the various presentations.