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Caption: SWE - Proceedings of the First International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists
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that we have passed the crest of public support. In any event, the high school must give all students a reasonably sophisticated understanding of what science is, and what it can and cannot do for our society. If this is done, our future citizens will be in a position to provide intelligent support and adequate controls for scientific and technological activities. A Special Word about Women in Science Not being an ardent feminist, I find it difficult to make a special plea for women in science. I know that women make good scientists, engineers, and science teachers. I think of eminent women scientists from my home town -Janet Howell Clark, Rachel Carson, Florence Sabin, Helen Taussig, Florence Siebert, and Helen Dodson. I work with many outstanding women science teachers, and I accept without question that one of the best science laboratory aides I employ is obviously female, having produced 12 healthy children. At the same time I am realistic enough to know that women engineers, physicians, and scientists are not accepted everywhere without discrimination. High school teachers and counselors must, therefore, give special encouragement to girls who show interest and talent for science and mathematics, and must do their part in helping to break any psychological barriers against women which still exist in their communities. VI-15
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