SR 30
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-04-04
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
WHEREAS, STEM careers represent some of the highest-paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty; and
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women earn nearly 60 percent of bachelors degrees, but are underrepresented in STEM-related college degrees, especially in the computer sciences and engineering fields; and
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
WHEREAS, In California the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15 percent of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; and
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the 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; and
WHEREAS, Todays women leaders in STEM stand on the shoulders of innovators that came before them, such as Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in her field who is credited for inventing the first computer language compiler; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate encourages 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; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate declares April 2, 2017, to April 8, 2017, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of Californias economy; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM; and
WHEREAS, STEM careers represent some of the highest-paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty; and
WHEREAS, Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy; and
WHEREAS, A significant gender gap exists in the participation of STEM disciplines and workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women earn nearly 60 percent of bachelors degrees, but are underrepresented in STEM-related college degrees, especially in the computer sciences and engineering fields; and
WHEREAS, According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26 percent of the STEM workforce; and
WHEREAS, Women represented 34 percent of computer occupations in 1990, but that number declined to 27 percent by 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations; and
WHEREAS, In California the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15 percent of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15 percent of engineers in the workforce are women; and
WHEREAS, Despite underrepresentation in the 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; and
WHEREAS, Todays women leaders in STEM stand on the shoulders of innovators that came before them, such as Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in her field who is credited for inventing the first computer language compiler; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate encourages 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; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate declares April 2, 2017, to April 8, 2017, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Apr 3, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 564.) |
| Mar 29, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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| Apr 3, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SR30 Mitchell et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Million Women Mentors - California | ** Support | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Technet | ** Support | Mar 29, 2017 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 30 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 30
Author: Mitchell (D), Bates (R), Glazer (D), Hernandez (D), Hertzberg (D), Roth (D), and Wieckowski (D)
Introduced: 3/23/17
SUBJECT: California Women and Girls in STEM Week
SOURCE: Million Women Mentors - California
TechNet
DIGEST:
This resolution declares April 2, 2017, to April 8, 2017, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical fields for the success of California’s economy.
- Preparing students for the STEM workforce is essential to fulfill the demands of our 21st century, innovation-focused economy.
- Many of the fastest growing occupations in the United States require some form of expertise in the areas of STEM.
- STEM careers represent some of the highest-paying positions in any field, thereby providing desirable career opportunities and real pathways out of poverty.
- According to the Census Bureau, while women make up nearly one-half of the working population, they only represent 26% of the STEM workforce.
- Women in STEM professions earn one-third more than women in non-STEM-related occupations.
- In California the gender disparities among STEM fields are similar if not more pronounced. Only 15% of engineering graduates in California are women and only 15% of engineers in the workforce are women.
This resolution declares April 2, 2017, to April 8, 2017, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and encourages 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.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 133 (Chang, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2016) designated April 3-9, 2016, inclusive, as Women and Girls in STEM Week; and encouraged 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.: No Local: No
Million Women Mentors - California (co-source)
TechNet (co-source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/27/17)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/29/17 15:42:47
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