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Diversifying Computer Science: An Examination of the Potential Influences of Women-In-Computing Groups
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Jue Wu; David H. Uttal – Science Education, 2024
The gender imbalance in computer science (CS) is one of the most challenging issues in American education. CS is the only science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field in which women's representation has steadily declined in recent decades. In this study, we explored one potential approach that could be effective in increasing…
Descriptors: Private Colleges, Computer Science, Females, STEM Education
Swimming against the Tide in STEM Education and Gender Equality: A Problem of Recruitment or Retention in Malaysia
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Goy, Siew Ching; Wong, Yut Lin; Low, Wah Yun; Noor, Siti Nurani Mohd; Fazli-Khalaf, Zahra; Onyeneho, Nkechi; Daniel, Esther; Azizan, SuzanaAriff; Hasbullah, Maisarah; GinikaUzoigwe, Anthonia – Studies in Higher Education, 2018
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is acknowledged as one of the key drivers of technological innovation. Malaysian women join the educational pipeline as equals to their male counterparts. Nevertheless, women are persistently under-represented in technology and engineering, but over-represented in other STEM fields. Using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Sex Fairness, Equal Education
Gender Stereotypes among Women Engineering and Technology Students in the UK: Lessons from Career Choice Narratives
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Powell, Abigail; Dainty, Andrew; Bagilhole, Barbara – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2012
In the UK, women remain under-represented in engineering and technology (E&T). Research has, therefore, investigated barriers and solutions to women's recruitment, retention and progression. Recruitment into the sector may be supported by exploring the career decisions of women and men who have chosen to study E&T. Triangulating…
Descriptors: Females, Recruitment, Sex Fairness, Engineering
Convincing the Recruiter: A Comparison of Resume Formats.
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McNeilly, Kevin; Barr, Terri Feldman – Journal of Education for Business, 1997
College recruiters (96 of 220) rated resumes that either emphasized education, extracurricular activities, or work experience. Candidates were considered more employable when work experience predominated. For women, educational experience could substitute for activities or work, but men seemed to be penalized if education was emphasized. (SK)
Descriptors: College Students, Employment Potential, Job Applicants, Job Skills
Changes in Social Commitment of University Freshmen over a Decade by Race and Gender. Research Report #5-89.
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Regan, Anne M.; Sedlacek, William E. – 1989
A study comparing the commitment to social change of college students in 1978 and 1988 is presented, focusing on those issues that directly affect black students. The responses of 541 incoming freshmen attending the 1988 orientation program at the University of Maryland, College Park, were compared to those of 1,091 freshmen who attended the…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Freshmen, College Students, Higher Education
Female Educators and Students Assess Gender Equity in Technology Education. A Survey of Women Involved in Technology Education.
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Flowers, James C. – 1996
A Virginia study documented the attitudes and experiences of women in technology education (TE) concerning obstacles to TE as a career choice. Reasons for entering the profession revealed a general enthusiasm for technology teaching. The support network included college professors and advisors, parents, technology teachers, spouse, and…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Research, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females
Exemplary Program for Recruitment into Nontraditional Careers. Summary Report (Revised).
Houston Community Coll. System, TX. – 1979
The Career Aspiration Profile was used to study barriers to the entrance of both men and women into nontraditional careers. Responses were solicited to items dealing with career choice; focus was on those factors perceived as barriers to entrance into nontraditional careers. Respondents were 1350 high school seniors and students from two- and…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Education, Career Planning, College Students