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Why Are We Still Worried about Women in Science?
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Rosser, Sue V.; Taylor, Mark Zachary – Academe, 2009
Over the past three decades, the overall percentage of women receiving degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics--known collectively as the STEM disciplines--has increased dramatically. This growth tends to mask at least three other aspects of the demographics of the science and technology workforce. Unfortunately, aggregated…
Descriptors: National Security, Women Scientists, Science Careers, Engineering Education
Attracting and Retaining Women in Science and Engineering
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Rosser, Sue V. – Academe, 2003
Fiscal year 2001 marked an important milestone in policies to attract and retain women in science and engineering. That year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) initiated an awards program called ADVANCE at a funding level of $19 million. The program supports efforts by institutions and individuals to empower women to participate fully in…
Descriptors: Research Universities, Awards, Women Scientists, Women Faculty
Key Barriers for Academic Institutions Seeking To Retain Female Scientists and Engineers: Family-Unfriendly Policies, Low Numbers, Stereotypes, and Harassment.
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Rosser, Sue V.; Lane, Eliesh O'Neil – Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 2002
Evaluates survey responses from almost (n=400) Professional Opportunities for Women in Research and Education (POWRE) awardees from fiscal years 1997-2000 to elucidate problems and opportunities identified by female scientists and engineers. (Contains 25 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Engineering, Equal Education, Females