This measure would designate February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and would encourage all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation.

This measure would designate February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and would encourage all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation.

This measure would designate February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and would encourage all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation.

WHEREAS, The idea for an International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Womens Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters; and

WHEREAS, Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change both emphasize the role of gender equality in the fields of science; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30 percent of the worlds researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decisionmaking levels; and

WHEREAS, Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels; and

WHEREAS, The pursuit of science suffers when women cannot enjoy the same opportunities as men and cannot provide diversity and differing viewpoints; and

WHEREAS, We must overcome any bias against women and encourage gender parity in research and industry; and

WHEREAS, Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California. The Legislature encourages all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The idea for an International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Womens Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters; and

WHEREAS, Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change both emphasize the role of gender equality in the fields of science; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30 percent of the worlds researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decisionmaking levels; and

WHEREAS, Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels; and

WHEREAS, The pursuit of science suffers when women cannot enjoy the same opportunities as men and cannot provide diversity and differing viewpoints; and

WHEREAS, We must overcome any bias against women and encourage gender parity in research and industry; and

WHEREAS, Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California. The Legislature encourages all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The idea for an International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Womens Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters; and

WHEREAS, Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change both emphasize the role of gender equality in the fields of science; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30 percent of the worlds researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decisionmaking levels; and

WHEREAS, Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels; and

WHEREAS, The pursuit of science suffers when women cannot enjoy the same opportunities as men and cannot provide diversity and differing viewpoints; and

WHEREAS, We must overcome any bias against women and encourage gender parity in research and industry; and

WHEREAS, Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California. The Legislature encourages all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 166

Author: Baker (R), et al.

Introduced: 1/29/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 2/12/18

SUBJECT: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and recognizes the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The idea for International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Women's Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters.
2. Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential.
3. In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30% of the world's researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decision-making levels.
4. Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities.
5. The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels.
6. Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives.
7. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy.

This resolution designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California, and encourages all Californians to observe the day and recognize the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation.

Comments

According to the author, “This resolution recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific and global economy. Biases against women in research and industry fields persist to this day, and we need to encourage gender parity at all levels of employment. Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives.”

Related/Prior Legislation

SR 81 (Mitchell, 2018, Adopted by the Senate) declared February 11, 2018, as Women and Girls in Science Day in California.

SR 30 (Mitchell, 2017, Adopted by the Senate) declared April 2, 2017, to April 8, 2017, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.

ACR 133 (Chang, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2016) declared April 3, 2016, to April 9, 2016, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.

ACR 17 (Chang, Resolution Chapter 21, Statutes of 2015) declared April 5, 2015, to April 11, 2015, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/20/18)

Bayer

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/20/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: In support, Bayer states,

While Bayer is proud of its record of employing women in STEM fields, we realize that much more needs to be done to ensure women are more fully represented in STEM careers. In fact, a survey of female and minority STEM professionals commissioned by Bayer in 2010, found that more than three-quarters (77 percent) of those polled say significant numbers of women and underrepresented minorities are missing from the U.S. STEM workforce today because they were not identified, encouraged or nurtured to pursue STEM studies early on. Further, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) believe that underrepresentation by women and minorities in STEM threatens the United States' global competitiveness.

Increasing the number of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM careers and academia will require a coordinated and sustained effort by policymakers, educators, and the business community. Bayer is committed to doing its part and appreciates the California Legislature's attention to this issue as demonstrated by this resolution and other policy proposals to improve STEM education in the State.

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/21/18 15:30:56

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 166

Author:(Baker)

As Introduced Ver:January 29, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and recognizes the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The idea for International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Women's Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters.
2. Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential.
3. In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30% of the world's researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decision-making levels.
4. Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities.
5. The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels.
6. Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives.
7. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002577

Date of Hearing: February 5, 2018

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SUMMARY: Designates February 11, 2018, as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the State of California and recognizes the critical role women and girls play in advancing technology and innovation. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The idea for International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the first High-Level World Women’s Health and Development Forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which was held on February 11, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters.
2. Women and girls continue to face numerous obstacles and restrictions, limiting access to education and funding for research, preventing them from having scientific careers and reaching their full potential.
3. In recent years, the number of women involved in science has significantly increased, but women still only account for less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers, and even lower percentages at higher decision-making levels.
4. Existing gender inequality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of fairness, but also represents a lost opportunity in women, girls, and society as a whole when women and girls are discouraged from participating in scientific and technological communities.
5. The United Nations has established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Telecommunication Union, and various other relevant organizations to support women and girls and promote the participation, training, and research activities with science and technology at all levels.
6. Organizations and institutions competitively benefit from providing a supportive workplace environment for women to excel, expand their scope of research, and provide different perspectives.
7. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the invaluable contributions women have made to the scientific community and the global economy.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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