Page 6 - October 2010

Acoustics Today
A Publication of the Acoustical Society of America
Volume 6, Issue 4 October 2010
Cover: It’s a Noisy Planet (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health)
Articles:
7 What Can We Learn about Diversity from Statistics on Acoustics?—Susan White and Rachel Ivie
Does the Acoustical Society of America membership reflect the gender and ethnic diversity in acoustics?
14 It’s a Noisy Planet: Two Stellar Years of Protecting Young Ears—Jennifer Wenger
Two stellar years of protecting young ears—many of us were dismayed by the recent news reports that teen hearing loss appears to be on the rise.
19 Acoustics, the Internet, and You—Micah R. Shepherd, Scott P. Porter, Randy M. Carbo, and Daniel J. Domme As we look to promote acoustics now and in the future, the most important resources are the internet and you.
25 Women in Acoustics: Yesterday and Today—Marcia J. Isakson
Women comprise over half the population, but only 6.7% of mechanical engineers. How has the role of women in the Acoustical Society of America changed since its incep- tion in 1929 and how are we preparing for the future?
27 Outreach Efforts of the Committee on Diversity in Acoustics—Juan I. Arvelo, Jr.
What has the Acoustical Society of America done to promote ethnic diversity and inclusiveness?
Departments:
30 Acoustical News—Elaine Moran
Acoustical news from around the country and around the world.
34 Books and Publications—Dick Stern
New and recent reports, publications, and brochures on acoustics.
35 Instrumentation—Dick Stern
New and recent acoustic instrumentation and news about acoustic instrument manufacturers.
37 Passings—Dick Stern A farewell to colleagues
Business Directory
38 Business card advertisements 40 Index to Advertisers
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