DocumentCode
810612
Title
Engineering and technology education for women in the new century
Author
Chiu, Lee H. ; Chiu, Shen Y. ; Chiu, Jhin H. ; Chiu, Dirk M.
Author_Institution
Victoria Univ. of Technol., Melbourne, Vic., Australia
Volume
11
Issue
4
fYear
2002
fDate
8/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
145
Lastpage
152
Abstract
In the late 20th century, there was an upward trend in the number of women entering the traditionally male dominated technology professions. Lately, this trend has not just stopped but has begun to slide downhill. If we are to combat this situation, society as a whole needs to take action. This paper discusses possible causes of this phenomenon, through a combination of the authors´ own experience in this field as well as interpretation of previously published research. It then details a recruitment and retention plan for universities and businesses, and describes some of the sociological changes that need to take place
Keywords
engineering education; gender issues; businesses; engineering education; recruitment plan; retention plan; sociological changes; technology education; universities; women;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Science and Education Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0963-7346
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/esej:20020404
Filename
1029809
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