Identifying determinants of academic selfconfidence among science, math, engineering,
and technology students
Autor/in:
Huang, Peneolope M.; Brainard, Suzanne G.
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 7 (2001) No. 4, S. 315-337
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Inhalt: "This study attempts to identify determinants of the gender gap in science, math,
engineering, and technology (SMET) students' levels of self-confidence in math, science,
and overall academic ability. Results from multivariate regression analyses of 336
undergraduate engineering majors at the University of Washington (UW) who completed
the Engineering Student Experience Survey point to perceived respect from professors
as the strongest determinant of female academic self-confidence, whereas the perceived
quality of teaching is the strongest predictor among male students. Results from multivariate
regression analyses of the Undergraduate Retention Study, a longitudinal study of
nine cohorts of female undergraduates interested in SMET study at UW, support the
finding that female students' selfconfidence levels tend more than those of male students
to be influenced by external factors. Analyses also reveal the determinants of math
self-confidence to be different from factors that determine science self-confidence.
These factors are found to vary by class level as well." (author's abstract)|
Schlagwörter:Frauenanteil; Studentin; Naturwissenschaft; Mathematik; Nachwuchsförderung
CEWS Kategorie:Studium und Studierende, Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Dokumenttyp:Zeitschriftenaufsatz
A successful program for women faculty and graduate students in natural sciences,
mathematics and engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Autor/in:
Rees, Margaret N.; Amy, Penny; Jacobson, Ellen; Weistrop, Donna E.
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 6 (2000) No. 4, S. 313-330
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Inhalt: "In 1991, a 6-year program was initiated at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to
stimulate the retention and promotion of women scientists, mathematicians, and engineers
and to support women graduate students in the same fields. The program included modest
financial support, mentoring, and networking opportunities for faculty and graduate
students. The results of the program suggest that such initiatives can increase the
number of women in science, mathematics, and engineering. Furthermore, with increasing
numbers, women faculty feel more comfortable in an institution. The presence of more
female mentors seems to have contributed to attracting and graduating more female
graduate students." (author's abstract)|
Schlagwörter:USA; Naturwissenschaft; Mathematik; Nordamerika; Nachwuchsförderung
CEWS Kategorie:Studium und Studierende, Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Dokumenttyp:Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Women in science - or are they?
Autor/in:
Hodgson, Barbara
Quelle: Physics education, Vol. 35 (2000) No. 6, S. 451-453
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Inhalt: "The disappointingly small number of girls studying science was highlighted in this journal 20 years ago. This article looks at progress in bringing girls into science education and women into science-based employment." (author's abstract)
Schlagwörter:Naturwissenschaft; USA; Studentin; Hochschulbildung; Studium; Nachwuchsförderung; Nordamerika; Quantität
CEWS Kategorie:Naturwissenschaft und Technik, Studium und Studierende
Dokumenttyp:Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Attracting graduate and undergraduate women as science majors
Autor/in:
Didion, Catherine Jay
Quelle: Journal of college science teaching, Vol. 22 (1993) No. 6, S. 336-368
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Inhalt: "The article describes a mentoring program conducted by the Association for Women
in Science. The purpose of the project is to counteract the many factors that discourage
students and decrease their retention in science." (author's abstract)|
Schlagwörter:Studium; Quantität; Nachwuchsförderung
CEWS Kategorie:Studium und Studierende, Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Dokumenttyp:Zeitschriftenaufsatz