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ERIC Number: EJ752658
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
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Retaining Undergraduate Women in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
Kahveci, Ajda; Southerland, Sherry A.; Gilmer, Penny J.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v36 n3 p34-38 Nov-Dec 2006
In this research our purpose was to examine the effectiveness of a program in retaining women in science, mathematics, and engineering majors. We compared undergraduate women participating in a support and mentoring program with nonprogram students in terms of their retention in these majors. The pretest and posttest results over one academic year revealed that the program was successful, adding to the call for support programs or orientation courses directed toward women. The findings had implications for many young men, as well. (Contains 5 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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