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Review of Findings: The Problem Iceberg (Abstract of Section)
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A review of the factors that contributed to the high attrition rates among science and engineering undergraduate majors. ( Abstracted from the overview section of the book Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors.)
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The Problems of Women in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (Abstract of Section)
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A discussion of the structural and cultural issues that contributed to the attrition of women students. Abstracted from the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors".
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The Problems of Minority Group Students in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (Abstract of Section)
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A discussion of the experiences of (separately) Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American S&E students, such as family backgrounds, high school preparation, acceptance and use of minority programs, and perceptions of problems encountered in school. Abstracted from the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors".
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Persistence Strategies (Section Abstract)
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Students' assessment of the value of formal structures established to encourage retention by schools and departments, or across institutions as a whole. Drawn from the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors".
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Students Speak Out: Quotes about Switching (Abstract of Section)
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Students' comments regarding their or their friends' departures from S&E majors. Drawn from the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors"
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Student Quotes on Bad Teaching (Abstract of Section)
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Students' comments regarding their experiences with bad teaching in S&E courses. Drawn from the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors".
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Schools Discourage Women Scientists (Abstract)
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This article, from The Scientist by Roger Johnson, comments on the teaching methods of college professors and how they affect male and female students disproportionately to switch into non-science majors. Specifically it relates to the book "Factors Contributing to High Attrition Rates Among Science and Engineering Undergraduate Majors"
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Improving the Academic Environment for Women Engineering Students through Faculty Workshops (Abstract)
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A detailed abstract of article from the January 1995 issue of the Journal of Engineering Education.
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Identifying Special Advising Needs of Women Engineering Students (Abstract)
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A detailed abstract of an article from the July/August 1995 issue of The Journal of College Student Development.
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Women Science Majors: What Makes a Difference in Persistence after Graduation? (Abstract)
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A detailed abstract of an article form the July/August 1995 issue of The Journal of Higher Education.
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Experiencing Technical Work: A Comparison of Male and Female Engineers (Abstract)
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Detailed abstract of a 1986 report discussing differences between male and female experiences of technical work (specifically in computer science) and related effects on technical professions and managerial models .
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Re-emphasizing Teaching (Abstract)
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An article that emphasizes teaching, issues of diversity, the benefits of evaluating faculty contributions, and the effects it has on higher education.
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Black and Hispanic Failure Rates in Calculus (Abstract)
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A study on black and hispanic failure rates in calculus, that resulted in attempts to encourage group learning and a community life focused on a shared interest in mathematics.
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Women Scientists, Engineers Seek More Equitable Industrial Environment (Abstract)
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Article explores methods to improve the industrial environment for and attract more women into science and engineering
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Status and Prospects of Women in Science in Europe (Abstract)
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Article discusses differences between European and American women in the science and engineering workforce.
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The Role Model Argument and Faculty Diversity (Abstract)
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Article examines the responsibility of institutions to provide diverse faculty that will provide role models for minorities
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Co-op Education: Inside and Out - Make the transition from school work to workforce and get a head start on your career (Abstract)
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This article examines how to make the transition from higher education to the workforce.
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Female-Friendly Science--Including Women in Curricular Content and Pedagogy in Science (Abstract)
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Article examines methods that ensures more women and minorities graduate to careers in science and engineering, by improved uses of pedagogy.
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A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention: Gender Differences in Student Performance and Attitudes (Abstract)
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An article that examines gender differences in student performance and attitude in engineering student performance and retention.
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Germany: The Backbreaking Work of Scientist-Homemakers (Abstract)
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Article that examines the societal pressure place on German women in the scientific workplace.