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Increasing the Numbers of Women in Science

Increasing the Numbers of Women in Science
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Author(s): Gwen White (Gateway Community and Technical College, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 18
Source title: Women in Engineering, Science and Technology: Education and Career Challenges
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Aileen Cater-Steel (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)and Emily Cater (Bupa Health Assurance, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-657-5.ch004

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Abstract

The fields of engineering and technology have traditionally been male dominated. The numbers of females in engineering and technology are traditionally less than their male counterparts. Within the past thirty years, women have had more opportunities to enter these fields. Previously stereotypes, misinformation and ignorance have shut women out of these important career choices. The short and long term goals are to eradicate stereotypes and make sure there is enough pertinent information available for women and girls about engineering and technology. There are a number of programs available that encourage females to enter the fields of engineering and technology; they just need to move up on the priority lists of corporations, guidance counselors and parents.

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