Symposium Proceedings on Intervention Programs Aimed at Increasing Minority Participation in Mathematics-Based Fields Held in Washington, DC on 27-28 May 1988
Abstract
In recognition of hte under-achievement and under-representation of blacks and Hispanics in mathematics and mathematics-based fields and some of the reasons therefore, the University of the District of Columbia and the Office of Naval Research, Department of the United States Navy joined forces to co-host this symposium on how intervention programs could be used to enhance the achievement of these minorities and to increase their representation in the sciences and mathematics. Their joint commitment to address the issues of under- achievement and under representation began in 1982 with their support of one of the oldest academic intervention programs at the University of the District of Columbia: A Summer Program in Mathematics and Computer Science for Academically Oriented Students. This document is product of the effort to consider those factors that may have grave impact on the achievement and representation of blacks and Hispanics in mathematics and science; those intervention programs which are facilitative to student success and interest in mathematics and science; and those recommendations which should be considered by various institutions in their effort to include more blacks and Hispanics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 28, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA201394
Entities
People
- Beverly J. Anderson