The major goals of the workshop are:

· Review and discuss existing research findings and gaps as well as programs related to workforce issues

· Discuss actions needed to broaden participation in the STEM workforce

· Identify strategic research areas and education funding priorities that will result in a rich and diverse STEM workforce strengthened by broader participation of U.S. citizens

· Identify evaluation methodologies, criteria and metrics to measure the success of future programs

· Identify and propose strategies and funding mechanisms that will propel more underrepresented group members women, persons with disabilities, African Americans, Latinos, and American Indians) in STEM leadership positions



The value of the workshop is to be found in its contributions to both NSF evaluative criteria. The contributions to these criteria are discussed below.