This book will examine the problem of under-represented populations (URPs) in the so-called ""STEM"" fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this problem is especially acute in computer science. Who are these under-represented populations? What creates them? And finally, why should there be concern about URPs in STEM? This book brings to light the crisis of a dearth of women, especially minority women, in STEM. The text highlights what has combined to create the perfect storm of impending economic stagnation, impoverished populations, diminished innovation, and lack of interest in choosing these fields. The author discusses what must be done to correct this social injustice and stave off losing America's status one of the leaders in technological innovation and economic opportunity.

About the Author
Lisa M. MacLean started coding in high school at the age of fifteen and has never looked back. She earned bachelor's degrees in computer information systems and management with an economics minor from Rhode Island College, and a master's degree with distinction in computer information systems at Bentley University. She spent fourteen years in industry doing software development, systems analysis and design, and network and database administration before taking a faculty appointment with the Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Computer Science and Networking Department.


Book Information
ISBN 9781945612206
Author Lisa M. MacLean
Format Paperback
Page Count 97
Imprint Momentum Press
Publisher Momentum Press