Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 14:59:12 -0600 (CST) From: "Fred Barthel" Subject: Insights needed on disabilities and science/math/engineering WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN CAREERS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS? Project PURSUIT needs your insights! We are seeking input from professionals in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics, educators, students, parents, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone else who would like to contribute. PURSUIT, an National Science Foundation-funded project, is researching the underrepresentation of people with disabilities in the careers of science, engineering, and mathematics. People with disabilities encounter numerous barriers which may hinder them in the classroom, in laboratories, and in the workplace. As professionals with science and technology backgrounds and with unique insight into issues of disability, we would greatly value your ideas on this subject. If you have access to the WWW, you can complete the survey we've created on the topic by going to the following URL: http://pursuit.rehab.uiuc.edu/pursuit/t-survey.html If you would like a print or electronic copy of the survey, write us at PURSUIT@uiuc.edu or me at barthel@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu. If you'd just like to share a couple insights, feel free to send those thoughts to us. For more information on Project PURSUIT and our activities, please contact us at: Project PURSUIT 1207 South Oak St. Champaign, IL 61820 800/367-1736 PURSUIT@uiuc.edu Explore our WWW home page: http://pursuit.rehab.uiuc.edu Thank you all for your help. Fred Barthel Technology Specialist Project PURSUIT