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Women in science and engineering [[electronic resource] ] : increasing their numbers in the 1990s : a statement on policy and strategy / / from the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council
| Women in science and engineering [[electronic resource] ] : increasing their numbers in the 1990s : a statement on policy and strategy / / from the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (164 p.) |
| Disciplina | 305.43/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Women in science - Government policy - United States
Women in engineering - Government policy - United States Women scientists - United States Women engineers - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21183-0
9786610211838 0-309-58372-1 0-585-14418-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778884303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Women in science and engineering : increasing their numbers in the 1990s : a statement on policy and strategy / / from the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council
| Women in science and engineering : increasing their numbers in the 1990s : a statement on policy and strategy / / from the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (164 p.) |
| Disciplina | 305.43/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Women in science - Government policy - United States
Women in engineering - Government policy - United States Women scientists - United States Women engineers - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21183-0
9786610211838 0-309-58372-1 0-585-14418-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: -- Copyright -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Contents -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- S& -- E EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE: -- INTERVENTION STRATEGIES: -- CAREER PATTERNS: -- MEASUREMENT: -- 1 INTRODUCTION -- THE GLOBAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT -- Demographic Issues -- Education Issues -- Employment Issues -- CONCLUSION -- 2 THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE -- FORMAL MECHANISMS -- Institutions -- Availability of Financial Support -- INFORMAL MECHANISMS -- The Role of The Media -- Parental Guidance -- Role Models and Mentors -- Institutional Factors -- PRIORITY ISSUES -- 3 EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERVENTION MODELS -- PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS -- UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS -- GRADUATE PROGRAMS -- CAREER INTERVENTIONS -- Academe -- Industry -- Government -- PRIORITY ISSUES -- 4 CAREER PATTERNS -- POSTDOCTORAL APPOINTMENTS -- EMPLOYMENT IN A SCIENTIFIC OR ENGINEERING FIELD -- Academe -- Industry -- Government -- PRIORITY ISSUES -- 5 MEASUREMENT FOR SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING HUMAN RESOURCES -- EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE -- INTERVENTION MODELS -- CAREER PATTERNS -- PRIORITY ISSUES -- 6 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING -- FIRST-YEAR PLAN -- S& -- E Education Infrastructure: -- Intervention Strategies/Measurement: -- Career Patterns: -- LONG-RANGE PLAN -- Stimulating Research -- Monitoring Progress -- Briefings -- Dissemination of Information -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- TECHNICAL APPENDIX. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817608603321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Women scientists and engineers employed in industry [[electronic resource] ] : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council
| Women scientists and engineers employed in industry [[electronic resource] ] : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Women in science - United States
Women scientists - United States Women in engineering - United States Women engineers - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-21123-7
9786610211234 0-309-58618-6 0-585-14314-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455931003321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Women scientists and engineers employed in industry [[electronic resource] ] : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council
| Women scientists and engineers employed in industry [[electronic resource] ] : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Women in science - United States
Women scientists - United States Women in engineering - United States Women engineers - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21123-7
9786610211234 0-309-58618-6 0-585-14314-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778801303321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Women scientists and engineers employed in industry : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council
| Women scientists and engineers employed in industry : why so few? : a report based on a conference / / Ad Hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Women in science - United States
Women scientists - United States Women in engineering - United States Women engineers - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-21123-7
9786610211234 0-309-58618-6 0-585-14314-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry Why So Few? -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Executive Summary -- I. The Representation of Women Scientists and Engineers in Industry -- ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT -- II. Barriers for Women in Corporate Culture -- ACCESS -- THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT -- Paternalism -- Allegations of Reverse Discrimination -- Sexual Harassment -- Different Standards -- Styles of Communication -- Perceptions of the Role of Women -- RETENTION -- Opportunities for Advancement -- Salary Discrepancies -- Work-Family Issues -- III. Corporate Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Women Scientists and Engineers -- A LOOK AT SIX COMPANIES -- Xerox Corporation -- ALCOA -- Aerospace Corporation -- AT& -- T Bell Laboratories -- Scios Nova -- Barrios Technology: A Model Company -- ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS -- Well-Developed Recruitment Initiatives -- Career Development -- Mentoring Programs -- Women's Networks -- Compensation and Bonuses -- Addressing Work-Family Issues -- ADDRESSING ATTRITION -- EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS -- IV. Attributes and Strategies for Successful Employment in Industry -- GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS -- S& -- E Expertise and Competence -- Ability to Establish Goals and to Take Risks -- Strong Communication Skills -- Self-Confidence -- Openness to Change -- ADDITIONAL QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER OR ENTREPRENEUR -- Positive Attitude -- Sense of Humor -- Desire to Help Others -- Leadership -- Ability to Seize Opportunities -- SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR -- STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS -- V. Conclusions -- Appendix A: Approaching Change -- THE CONTEXT -- COMPELLING ARGUMENTS -- RECURRING THEMES -- UNDERLYING ISSUES -- Power: Shared and Not Shared -- The System within Which Our Science and Engineering Enterprises Operate.
METAPHORS TO STIMULATE UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION -- CURRENT RESEARCH -- Appendix B Related Tables. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910812483603321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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