Supporting women in engineering, science and technology: the Go West Project
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Paper/Presentation Title | Supporting women in engineering, science and technology: the Go West Project |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Cater-Steel, Aileen (Author) and McDonald, Jacquie (Author) |
Editors | Hudson, Peter, Chandra, Vinesh, King, Donna and Lee, Kar-Tin |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 1st Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Education Conference (STEM 2010) |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://stem.ed.qut.edu.au/index.php/conference-proceedings.html |
Conference/Event | 1st Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Education Conference (STEM 2010) |
Event Details | 1st Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Education Conference (STEM 2010) Event Date 26 to end of 27 Nov 2010 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | Australia appears to be lagging countries in North America and Europe regarding the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses and careers. This paper 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 paper 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. The critical success factors identified in this case study may seem obvious in hindsight, but to other universities considering a similar project they may provide useful insights. For new projects, the strategies and activities described here could be adapted to fit with the organizational and legislative contexts of other institutions. |
Keywords | stem; Go West; equity; gender; higher education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520502. Gender psychology |
390406. Gender, sexuality and education | |
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright of the paper remains with the author(s). |
Byline Affiliations | School of Information Systems |
Learning and Teaching Support Unit | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0977/supporting-women-in-engineering-science-and-technology-the-go-west-project
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