Backlash Strikes At Affirmative Action Programs

摘要

The connection between a contract for building highway guardrails in, Colorado and efforts to encourage diversity in science may not seem obvious, but it's worrying educators. The reason: The contract in question was the focus of a decision, handed down last June by the U.S. Supreme Court, that has sent shock waves through the federal government's affirmative action programs and cast doubt on the future of efforts aimed at boosting diversity in science.