The assessing women in engineering project : a model for sustainable and profitable collaboration
Autor/in:
Marra, Rose M.; Bogue, Barbara
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 10 (2004) No. 3, S. 283-296
Inhalt: "Women in engineering (WIE) programs work to recruit and retain women in undergraduate engineering programs and are a crucial part of the nation's effort to attract more women into engineering professions. For WIE programs to be maximally effective, they must have access to validated assessment instruments for measuring the effectiveness of their recruitment and retention activities. The Assessing Women in Engineering (AWE) project, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, aims to develop such instruments. This article describes the AWE project's unique collaboration between a WIE director and an assessment professional to develop exportable assessment instruments and models for WIE programs nationwide, thus allowing them to assess their programs' activities and ultimately provide data for making well-informed evaluation decisions." (author's abstract)
CEWS Kategorie:Fördermaßnahmen, Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Dokumenttyp:Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Recruiting female faculty members in science and engineering : preliminary evaluation of one intervention model
Autor/in:
Stewart, Abigail J.; LaVaque-Manty, Danielle; Malley, Janet E.
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 10 (2004) No. 4, S. 361-375
Inhalt: "The representation of female faculty members in science and engineering fields lags behind that of their counterparts in the social sciences and humanities and also fails to keep pace with the production of female science and engineering doctorates. Research has shown that equity cannot be achieved by waiting for women to fill the applicant pool; instead, institutions must intervene by changing hiring practices and retention policies. This article describes and evaluates early results of one intervention at the University of Michigan: the creation of a faculty committee designed to improve the recruitment and hiring of female faculty members through peer education. One hiring cycle after the committee's creation, the authors found (a) reports of changed practices in some search committees and departments, (b) an increase in the number and proportion of new hires who were women, and (c) a substantial increase in the knowledge and motivation of the members of the recruitment committee with respect to improving the climate for female faculty members." (author's abstract)
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 7 (2001) No. 2, S. 107-124
Inhalt: "This article presents findings from a study that investigated the impact of a women
in science and engineering residence program (WISE-RP) on the retention of women in
science and engineering disciplines. From a matched sample of 1,852 science and engineering
students, the authors compared WISE-RP participants with male and female control students
for science and engineering retention. The findings suggest a strong connection between
WISE-KP participation and science retention, but not engineering retention. The results
also indicate that a WISE-RP is more effective in retaining White and Asian students
than underrepresented students of color. The authors highlight the importance of combining
academic and personal support in a residential learning program and draw implications
for retaining women - science, mathematics, and engineering disciplines." (author's
abstract)|
Sociological factors influencing the organizational justice perceptions of women in information technology
Autor/in:
Parzinger, Monica J.; Lemons, Mary A.
Quelle: Journal of women and minorities in science and engineering, Vol. 7 (2001) No. 1, S. 133-144
Inhalt: "There is a tremendous shortage of information technology (IT) talent in the United States today. Reports suggest that the demand for such talent will continue to increase. Despite the need for qualified personnel, women are underrepresented in this field. Those entering the profession often leave. This article discusses possible sociological factors influencing the number of women entering a career in information technology and their advancements to management positions. The relationship of these variables with perceptions of organizational justice in career advancement is considered. Members of Systers, an on-line forum for women in technology, were surveyed and the results are presented." (author's abstract)
CEWS Kategorie:Arbeitswelt und Arbeitsmarkt, Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung, 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
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)|
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
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)