Dec 13, 2011 - Claremont, Calif. -

Forbes magazine featured Harvey Mudd College and President Maria Klawe's efforts to boost the number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in its recent article, "How One College President Is Breaking Down Barriers For Women In Tech."

The story details how President Klawe and the College have taken steps--such as promoting the participation of women students at national tech conferences, revising recruitment materials and curriculum, and creating new courses such as the Computer Science Department's innovative introductory course--that have dramatically increased the number of female students pursuing STEM studies and careers.

Read the Forbes article.