SAGE News Clips: Women in TechLeaders at Facebook and LinkedIn are launching a mentorship program that supports female college students majoring in technology fields. The effort is timely given the experiences of Lea Coligado, who we meet in the video. Lea reports feeling isolated as one of only a few women in her computer science courses. Watch this video to learn more about the "Lean In" program.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 391, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements about diversity in STEM programs in the United States is true?
A. Men outnumber women in every STEM department in the United States.
B. Colleges in the United States remain as racially segregated as they were in the mid-1950s, and this is especially true in STEM disciplines.
C. In 2014, only 15% of engineering doctorates were awarded to blacks.
D. In 2014, only 10% of engineering doctorates were awarded to Hispanics.
Answer: B
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