Women in Science and Engineering: Increasing Their Numbers in the 1990s (Index of Abstracts)

These abstracts are condensed excerpts and ideas from an earlier version of topics covered in Science and Engineering Programs: On Target for Women?. Each chapter was originally fourteen to twenty pages long. These abstracts represent the author's major ideas and suggestions to correct historical trends of low female participation in science and engineering.

Because this is an earlier version of work on the same topic from the same foundation, some research cited in these abstracts may contradict research cited in Sci/Eng Programs: On Target for Women?. We have tried to omit any conflicting research and leave only the most current research cited. Please accept research cited in the later edition as the most accurate and send a comment to notify us of any discrepancies. See original text information for publication details.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Global Policy Environment

Chapter 2: The Science and Engineering Education Infrastructure

Formal and Informal Mechanisms

Chapter 3: Effectiveness of Intervention Models

Pre-college, Undergraduate, Graduate Programs, and Career Interventions

Chapter 4: Career Patterns

Postdoctoral Appointments

Employment in a Scientific or Engineering Field

Chapter 5: Measurement for Scientific and Engineering Human Resources

Education Infrastructure

Intervention Strategies

Career Patterns

Chapter 6: Strategic Plan for Increasing the Numbers of Women in Science and Engineering

Long-Range Plan

 

Women in Science and Engineering: Increasing Their Numbers in the 1990s: A Statement on Policy and Strategy (1991) - (Original Info)

 

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Authors:
Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council

Summary:
This compilation of articles details the CWSE's efforts to identify problem areas and promising solutions to improve the numbers and quality of experience for women considering or working in a science/engineering career.