The number of science/engineering (S/E) doctorates awarded to women more than doubled between 1971 and 1981 to 4,020. S/E doctorate production by field (psychology, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and engineering) and by field/sex are highlighted. (JN)

Following a definition of sexism, discusses how sexism can be recognized in science, reasons for concern that science is male dominated, studies on problems of women in science, and what teachers can do to encourage girls to study science at school, including whole school, faculty, and classroom initiatives. (SK)

Summarizes two research studies on: (1) suitability of science reading materials at CSE and O levels, and (2) effects of single sex and coeducation on science subject (N=1200) preferences and choices at 14+. Discusses spider diagrams, what is science, and problems and solutions in chemistry teaching in post-16 institutions. (DS)

Problems related to small numbers of women in science-related occupations are reviewed. The results indicate inadequate science background at the elementary and secondary levels as one possible reason. The study cites nine National Science Foundation research projects specifically related to women in science and suggests that science curricula,…

Women have been markedly underrepresented in science and engineering in the United States. Statistical reports have documented this underrepresentation which persists despite the fact that women and minorities are an increasingly important source of talent for maintaining world leadership in these areas. This document reports on a workshop…

Investigated were the reasons for low participation rates of women and minorities in college science curricula. The data base for the study came from the National Longitudinal Study, a study of over 20,000 high school seniors of the Class of 1972. Three follow-up surveys of the class were conducted in order to analyze the educational and…

Presents degree and employment statistics on women scientists and engineers, outlining variations through the years and by fields. Several factors contributing to the difference between women's proportion of degrees and their proportion of the labor force are discussed. Also presents starting salary differences and types of employers. (DH)

New Zealand is finding itself thrust into the international economy in which new skills are required by its students in colleges and universities. This document traces the student flow from secondary schools and concentrates on the characteristics of the flow into and out of higher (tertiary) education levels. The report: (1) begins with data on…

This paper provides results of a study which characterized women in science, aimed at identifying those factors thought to discriminate among males and females in the humanities, biological sciences, and physical sciences. The areas of spatial ability, attitude toward science, and rate of maturation were chosen as possible discriminating…

Historically, few women pursue studies or careers in science. In an effort to determine factors that relate to a scientific career choice, this research examines differences between sexes and among majors in 180 males and females in biological, physical science, and nonscience college majors. Nonscience majors mostly included female language…

This descriptive study was conducted to (1) measure anxiety levels of geology students (N=49) and earth science students (N=68) about taking these required departmental courses; (2) measure their general anxiety level; and (3) examine factors associated with student anxiety. Results (including those related to sex differences) are reported and…

Examines the relationships between self-concept and achievement in students studying genetics. Also examined were differences in self-concept and achievement between men and women and between science majors and nonscience majors. (CS)

Describes the benefits of using stereopsis as a technique to represent the three-dimensional nature of molecules. Presents results of an experiment comparing the performance of male and female students in accomplishing naked-eye stereopsis (NES). (CS)

This book provides titles, author information, and abstracts of presented papers at the 1993 National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference. The abstracts are divided into the following sections: (1) Alternative Assessment; (2) Approaches to Research; (3) Conceptual Change; (4) Gender and Equity; (5) History, Philosophy, and…

Results from meta-analysis of studies on student attitudes toward science are discussed. Includes description of meta-analysis techniques, discussion of attitudes toward science (with a proposed definition), a theoretical framework for studying attitudes which provides a structure for synthesis studies, and recommendations, including those related…