Women scientists and engineers employed in industry : why so few? : a report based on a conference /

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Women in Science and Engineering. Ad Hoc Panel on Industry
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1994.
Subjects:
Women in science > United States.
Women scientists > United States.
Women in engineering > United States.
Women engineers > United States.
Femmes dans les sciences > États-Unis.
Femmes scientifiques > États-Unis.
Femmes en ingénierie > États-Unis.
Ingénieures > États-Unis.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Science & Technology.
Women engineers.
Women in engineering.
Women in science.
Women scientists.
Beschäftigung
Industrie
Ingenieurin
Wissenschaftlerin
Beschäftigung.
Industrie.
Ingenieurin.
Wissenschaftlerin.
United States.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.

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