This article examines the overall strength, the qualitative pattern, and the evolution over time of gender segregation in higher education across eight European countries. Although previous studies have focused primarily on the divide between humanistic and scientific fields, this work indicates that this divide accounts for no more than half of…

This study investigated attitude changes of 18-year-old first-year college students at a large state-operated institution in the USA during their initial semester in college. Attitudes of 375 students enrolled in a non-science first-year student seminar during the Fall of 2004 were measured, using a new instrument designed to focus on five…

Attempts to quantify what proportion of the salary difference between men and women in chemistry might be attributed to differencies in degree level, years of work experience, employer category, and work function. (MLH)

According to a report of a committee of the National Research Council to the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the number of women scientists in tenure-track positions in research universities and in policy advisory functions is slowly increasing; however, sex differences in salaries and awarding of tenure persist. (BB)

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is a joint collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory. The CfA's research mission is the study of the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe. This 16-page booklet profiles women in the physical sciences or related fields; it…

REPORTED IS A SYMPOSIUM ON WOMEN AND THE SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS. SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN STUDENTS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, IT WAS ATTENDED BY 260 STUDENT DELEGATES FROM 140 COLLEGES, AS WELL AS BY 600 GUESTS INCLUDING COLLEGE DEANS, HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, WOMEN PROFESSIONALLY EMPLOYED IN SCIENCE,…

Reasons behind the fact that there are fewer women scientists than men scientists are explored in this paper. Data on the number of women Ph.D.'s in each field of science for the years 1966 through 1974 are presented and analyzed. Graduate school admissions policies and the greater attrition rate for women in graduate school compared to men are…

Engineers may be involved in various functions such as research, development, planning, design (analysis and synthesis), construction, operation and management of engineering projects. This article discusses some branches of accredited engineering curricula, employment opportunities, the preparation for management, minimum education needed, women…

Describes the manpower situation in geoscience and the job opportunities that have opened up in response to the shortage of vital materials and energy sources. (BR)

Reports the 1974 survey of both graduate and undergraduate enrollment in geoscience departments; reports the median salaries for graduates and breaks down the enrollment according to sex and minority groups. Also reports that industry is recruiting BA/BS and MA/MS graduates vigorously but employment of Ph.D.'s is declining. (BR)

The need for educational and career counseling for girls and women is described in this paper. Expectations, the "Cinderella syndrome", independence, and adolescence are discussed. Factors which reduce girls' aspirations and options are identified. Career counseling that concerns itself with strength, independence, role model equality, and sharing…

Presented is a paper related to a Career Exploration Project, supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation. Studied was the effect of an instructional treatment designed to encourage highly qualified females to pursue male-dominated science careers such as medicine and engineering. The study also attempted to ascertain what kinds of…

Cites examples and statistics of efforts in both industry and universities to strengthen affirmative action programs and enhance employment for women and minority scientists. (MLH)