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Caption: SWE - Proceedings of the First International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to the FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF WOMEN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (Received June 17, 1964 in a telegram to Dr. Beatrice A. Hicks) I am happy to greet participants in this First International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists. You will be focusing attention on the new contributions which Engineering and Science can make to all problems of hunger, disease, disability, and lack of individual opportunity. In focusing attention on the untapped potential and ability of talented women to participate in these professional activities, you and your colleagues are performing a distinguished service in our society. The United States has lagged behind many European countries in its utilization of the abilities of women in the professional fields, particularly scientific research, engineering, law and medicine. We take pride in noting that two American women have won the Nobel Prize, and the National Academy of Sciences has elected five women members. But the energy and determination of our American women must not stop here. Our citizens must use their unique qualities of mind and character to meet the challenges which face our Nation in this changing and increasingly technological world. More can and must be done to develop a public understanding of the untapped potential of our women. I extend to this Conference every good wish for a successful and productive meeting. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Vii
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