Brief of Amici Curiae Massachusetts Institute of Technology, et al. in Support of Respondents in Grutter v. Bollinger, et al.
Legal Brief - February 18, 2003
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- The educational benefits of achieving a diverse population of students in the fields of science and engineering are compelling.
- In a number of critical respects, the importance of diversity is heightened in the fields of science and engineering. Collaboration with diverse individuals is a critical part of science and engineering; diversity leads to increased creativity, productivity, and success in the science and engineering fields; diversity within science and engineering is vital to this country's economic growth; and American businesses operating in the areas of science and engineering depend on institutions of higher education to produce a diverse pool of scientists and engineers.
- Race-conscious recruiting and selection processes are essential to achieve racial diversity at selective colleges and universities, especially in the fields of science and engineering.
