Search Results: keywords:"underrepresented minorities"

  • H. R. 7790 — To increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,080

    The bill, H.R. 7790, known as the “Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024,” proposes a grant program to encourage more women, underrepresented demographic groups, and people with disabilities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...

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    The Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024 is like a big money jar with $15 million each year that helps girls, people from different backgrounds, and those with disabilities learn and work in areas like science and math, so more kinds of people can join in the fun and smart stuff they do!

  • S. RES. 621 — Designating March 24th, 2024, as National Women of Color in Tech Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:479

    Senate Resolution 621 proposes designating March 24, 2024, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day." The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of women of color to the technology field, highlighting the many challenges they face, such as underrepresentation and systemic...

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    Senate Resolution 621 wants March 24, 2024, to be a special day called "National Women of Color in Tech Day" to celebrate and support women of color who work in technology and face many challenges to do so. It encourages everyone to do fun activities to celebrate and help make it easier for more people from different backgrounds to learn and work in tech.