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Authoring Identity amidst the Treacherous Terrain of Science: A Multiracial Feminist Examination of the Journeys of Three Women of Color in Science
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Johnson, Angela; Brown, Jaweer; Carlone, Heidi; Cuevas, Azita K. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
The study of the identity processes of women of color in science-based fields helps us (a) find ways to support similar women, and (b) study the dynamics of inequity, within and beyond science. Participants in this study (a Black woman, a Latina, and an American Indian woman) survived inadequate high schools and discouraging college science…
Descriptors: Feminism, Role Conflict, Women Scientists, Professional Occupations
Gender Ratios in High School Science Departments: The Effect of Percent Female Faculty on Multiple Dimensions of Students' Science Identities
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Gilmartin, Shannon; Denson, Nida; Li, Erika; Bryant, Alyssa; Aschbacher, Pamela – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
To examine how school characteristics are tied to science and engineering views and aspirations of students who are underrepresented in science and engineering fields, this mixed-methods study explores relationships between aspects of students' science identities, and the representation of women among high school science teachers. Quantitative…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Majors (Students), Females, Women Faculty
The Role of Science Division Chairmen in Regionally Accredited Two-Year Colleges: A National Survey
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Pierce, Harmon B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Science