groups in high-tech fields. The issue begins with education. More underrepresented groups need to be attracted to math and science studies,” asserts Mahler.
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NEW ECONOMY PROFESSIONAL JOBS, 1990 |
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White |
Black |
American Indian and Alaskan Native |
Asian and Pacific Islander |
| Biologists | 54,392 | 2,443 | 240 | 4,596 |
| Computer Scientists | 406,331 | 25,370 | 1,361 | 34,315 |
| Mathematical Scientists | 5,057 | 364 | 9 | 355 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineers | 404,501 | 19,690 | 1,289 | 37,252 |
| SOURCE: U.S. Census, 1990 | ||||
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