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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 133
Author: Chang (R), et al.
Amended: 3/31/16 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/31/16
SUBJECT: Women and Girls in STEM Week
SOURCE: TechNet
DIGEST: This resolution designates April 3, 2016 to April 9, 2016,
inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM week, and encourage all
citizens and community organizations to support the observance
of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and
celebrating women in the STEM fields.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are
critical fields for the success of California's economy and
many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States
require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM.
2)STEM careers represent some of the highest paying positions in
any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities
and real pathways out of poverty. Preparing students for the
STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st
century, innovation-focused economy. Women in STEM
professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related
occupations.
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3)According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly
one-half of the working population, they only represent 26% of
the STEM workforce. In California, only 15% of engineering
graduates are women and only 15% of engineers in the workforce
are women; women in computer occupations declined from 34% to
27% in 2011.
4)Despite underrepresentation in STEM fields, there are many
California female leaders who represent the STEM community and
serve as role models for young girls preparing for STEM
careers.
This resolution designates April 3, 2016 to April 9, 2016,
inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM week, and encourage all
citizens and community organizations to support the observance
of California Women and Girls in STEM Week by encouraging and
celebrating women in the STEM fields.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified4/5/16)
TechNet (source)
American Association of University of Women of California
American Society of Engineers
Bloom Energy
California Association of Professional Scientists
Common Sense Kids Action
eBay
Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee
OPPOSITION: (Verified4/5/16)
None received
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Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/6/16 16:16:34
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