Removing barriers :: women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics /

Movement into academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been slow for women and minorities. Not only are women and minorities underrepresented in STEM careers, there is strong evidence that many academic departments are resistant to addressing the concerns that kee...

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Other Authors: Bystydzienski, Jill M., 1949-, Bird, Sharon R., 1965-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2006.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Movement into academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been slow for women and minorities. Not only are women and minorities underrepresented in STEM careers, there is strong evidence that many academic departments are resistant to addressing the concerns that keep them from entering careers in these fields. In light of recent controversies surrounding these issues, this volume is particularly timely. As a whole, it shows positive examples of institutions and departments that have been transformed by the inclusion of women and recommends a set of best pra.
Item Description:Papers originally presented at a 2002 conference at Iowa State University, "Retaining Women in Early Academic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers."
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 347 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-335) and index.
ISBN:9780253111739
0253111730
1282072706
9781282072701
0253218179
9780253218179

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