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From the start, Women of Color (WOC) Conference issues have been popular vehicles for employers to attract women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Since 1995, companies have reached students and young professionals who look forward each year to learning of their colleagues’ successes in WOC’s tribute to some of America’s top women in STEM.
Technologist of the Year Camille D’Annunzio has had admirable achievements as a mathematics Ph.D., solving problems for the world. Dr. D’Annunzio said she became a mathematician because while growing up, she excelled in math and science.
“Probably my earliest influence was my mother, who interested me in cooking, which led me to my first chemistry lab, the kitchen,” she said. “Next was my father, the engineer, who taught me the im- portance of mathematics in design.” In 7th grade, and much to her father’s dismay, as he wanted her to follow in his footsteps as an en- gineer, she decided she’d get a Ph.D. in mathematics even though she really didn’t know what that meant at the time. Years later, with her parent’s support, she obtained a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, despite skepticism toward women in mathematics.
In 2013, D’Annunzio is employing values learned and wisdom gained to help young women “envision their future.” She served as a volunteer (1993-2005) to develop curriculum for hands-on science activities. She also ran a college application program series and, this year, led a science station for Girl Power 2013. The event attracted more than 1,000 girls and family members. A 27-year member of the Girl Scouts, Dr. D’Annunzio served as leader for Girl Scout Troops 2232 and 1820 from 1997 through 2013, as her last girl scout graduated and headed off to college.
“Programs like the Girl Scouts are providing STEM programs that help,” she observes. “But much more needs to be done at the middle school level where many girls choose to leave STEM.” One answer to increasing participation in STEM education, she said, means getting girls into projects at an earlier age.
Like the Technologist of the Year, 2013 Women of Color STEM Award winners and Special Recognition Honorees not only show countless examples of how their experiences helped them over- come the odds—low expectations and sexist attitudes—they also tell what they’re doing to promote women in STEM and help others persevere despite attempts to hold them back. WOC winners volun- teer time counseling young people searching for guidance and in- spiration. They also mentor high school and college students seek- ing to better their lives through education. But they are not alone. The best employers are with them every step of the way, increasing visibility among the talent they need to reach and making sure their recruitment messages are where the future workforce can see it.
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