Title: Women scientists and engineers employed in industry :
Authors: National Research Council (U.S.).; Cobb, Jewel Plummer,; National Research Council (U.S.).
Date: 1994
Publisher: National Academy Press,
Physical description: xi, 130 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language: English
LC classification: Q
Contents: I. The Representation of Women Scientists and Engineers in Industry -- II. Barriers for Women in Corporate Culture. Access. The Workplace Environment. Retention -- III. Corporate Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Women Scientists and Engineers. A Look at Six Companies. Elements of Effective Programs. Addressing Attrition. Evaluation of Programs -- IV. Attributes and Strategies for Successful Employment in Industry. General Characteristics. Additional Qualities of an Effective Manager or Entrepreneur. Success Factors for the Woman Entrepreneur. Strategies for Success -- V. Conclusions -- App. A: Approaching Change / Linda S. Wilson.
Notes: Committee chair: Jewel Plummer Cobb.
Subject headings (LCSH): Women engineers--Employment--United States.; Women engineers--United States.; Women in engineering--United States.; Women in science--United States.; Women scientists--Employment--United States.; Women scientists--United States.