Go WEST - supporting women in engineering, science and technology: an Australian higher education case study
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Go WEST - supporting women in engineering, science and technology: an Australian higher education case study |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2177 |
Book Title | Women in engineering, science and technology: education and career challenges |
Authors | McDonald, Jacquelin (Author), Loch, Birgit (Author) and Cater-Steel, Aileen (Author) |
Editors | Cater-Steel, Aileen and Cater, Emily |
Page Range | 118-132 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2010 |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Place of Publication | Hershey, PA, United States |
ISBN | 9781615206575 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-657-5.ch006 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.igi-global.com/bookstore/TitleDetails.aspx?TitleId=37330 |
Abstract | Australia appears to be lagging behind countries in North America and Europe regarding the participation of women in engineering, science and technology courses and careers. This chapter reports on a current project undertaken by a regional university to build a mentoring and support network among female Science, Engineering and Technology students, staff and industry professionals. As well as the context and history of the project, the chapter describes the activities undertaken and the challenges faced in making the project sustainable. Factors critical to the success of the project are identified and include securing funds and commitment from senior management, having a multi-disciplinary team with strong leadership and effective support, and using information technology to enhance personal networks and to promote activities. |
Keywords | SET; STEM; Go WEST; equity; higher education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440599. Gender studies not elsewhere classified |
390303. Higher education | |
390406. Gender, sexuality and education | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Learning and Teaching Support Unit |
Department of Mathematics and Computing | |
School of Information Systems |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0008/go-west-supporting-women-in-engineering-science-and-technology-an-australian-higher-education-case-study
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