Actually it's "underrepresented" (blame it on the spell check!)  As far as
political correctness, that's up for debate.  What does everyone else think?

On Fri, 20 Oct 1995, mark Erik nielsen wrote:

>   Is 'underresented' a politically incorrect term?
>
> On Wed, 18 Oct 1995, Bruce Underwood wrote:
>
> >             High School Graduate Summer Intern Coordinator
> > What type of outreach are you referring to: programs? exhibitions? job
> > opportunties? internships?
> >
> > In terms of internships, the Smithsonian offers many opportunities for
> > underresented museum audiences. Two are coordinated through the Office
> > of Fellowships and Grants(OFG) and another by the Office of Elementary &
> > Secondary Education (OESE). OFG offer a 9-12 week paid internships for
> > minority under graduates & graduates in the Minority Internship Program.
> > Also they provide a Native American Internship Program to Native
> > American Students (again undergrads & grads). This 9-12 week
> > internship's main focus is on Native American history & cultures. You
> > can contact OFG by email ([log in to unmask]) for more info.
> >
> > I coordinate the OESE's National High School Internship Program at the
> > Smithsonian. In this program, recent high school graduates spend six
> > weeks on assignment at a Smithsonian museum or office. During which,
> > they explore potential careers while staying at a local university and
> > receiving a stipend. Also, students who live outside of the greater
> > Washington , DC, also receive a paid round trip ticket. In doing this,
> > priority is given to applicants who, without financial aid, would be
> > unable to participate. This small group of students (22 last yr), in
> > addition to their work, get the opportunity to tour sites that many
> > visitors to Washington, DC, do not see.
> >
> > If you like to get more information about this program, please contact me di
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>  c
> > tly at [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Bruce Underwood
> >
> > Bruce Underwood               Ofc of Elem & Secondary Education
> > High School Intern Coord.     A&I 2283, MRC 444
> > Smithsonian Institution       Washington, DC    20560
> > 202/357-4542; 357-4908-fax    e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> >
>