How One College President Is Breaking Down Barriers For Women In Tech

Forbes Magazine

December 12, 2011

One stubbornly undeveloped group who represent a minority in almost all areas of STEM is women. But a nationally recognized computer scientist, mathematician and educator is determined to reverse the trend. When Dr. Maria Klawe became president of Harvey Mudd College five years ago, she embarked on a strategic effort, similar to an overhaul she led at Princeton in her former position there as Dean of Engineering, to increase the presence of women in STEM fields. At Harvey Mudd, one of the seven Claremont colleges, Dr. Klawe's strategy has already produced dramatic results.

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