Removing barriers
Subtitle: women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
By: edited by Jill M. Bystydzienski and Sharon R. Bird.
Contributors: Bystydzienski, Jill M., 1949-; Bird, Sharon R., 1965-
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 347
Subjects: Women in science -- Congresses.; Women scientists -- Employment -- Congresses.; Feminism and science -- Congresses.
Genres: Congresses.
Description: Movement into academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been slow for women and minorities. Not only are women and minorities underrepresented in STEM careers, there is strong evidence that many academic departments are resistant to addressing the concerns that keep them from entering careers in these fields. In light of recent controversies surrounding these issues, this volume, examining reasons for the persistence of barriers that block the full participation and advancement of underrepresented groups in the sciences and addressing how academic departments and universities can remedy the situation, is particularly timely.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Papers originally presented at a 2002 conference at Iowa State University, "Retaining Women in Early Academic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers."