Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Upping the NumbersRonald J. Burke, Mary C. Mattis Scientific and technological advances and innovations are critical to the economic performance of developed countries and the standard of living of the citizens. This book discusses the nature and size of the problem and shows why increasing the number of |
Contents
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2 Keys to success for women in science | 28 |
PART II Experiences of women and minorities in STEM | 45 |
women engineering students experiences of UK higher education | 47 |
gender differences and similarities in climate perceptions | 71 |
AfricanAmerican PhD candidates in the sciences | 91 |
the Israeli case | 101 |
7 An empirical test of the glass ceiling effect for Asian Americans in science and engineering | 128 |
9 Attracting the engineers of 2020 today | 184 |
myth versus reality | 210 |
PART IV Enriching the educational experience | 243 |
11 Achieving greater diversity through curricular change | 245 |
12 Undergraduate student support programs | 276 |
PART V Improving the professional experience | 315 |
13 The representation and experience of women faculty in STEM fields | 317 |
whats blocking US women from pursuing engineering careers? | 334 |
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