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Caption: SWE - Proceedings of the First International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists
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With increased knowledge in mathematics and science, the student gains day by day a greater understanding of the technical problems which surround him and a greater interest in them. As his horizon widens, his new world of technology becomes more familiar and more challenging, and he approaches the field of engineering not only with increased potential but with familiarity, self-confidence and enthusiasm. It is true that care must be taken to provide the girl with the opportunity to attain understandings of the technical world which are readily apparent to the male student. The girl must find those experiences through which she too will develop that self-assurance so necessary to move into unfamiliar areas. She must be led to see her opportunities. There must be publicized opportunities for success, growth, and advancement for women. Training for the field of engineering must hold the same standards for men and women. Until the talents of youth, regardless of sex, are channeled toward engineering and scientific careers, and until the professional world of technology confidently anticipates quality and quantity of preparation independent of sex, that "untapped national resource" referred to by President Lyndon B. Johnson will remain a reality. VI-17
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