Education practices influence women engineer shortage, study finds
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 13:35
in Psychology & Sociology
As the need for engineering professionals grows, educators and industry leaders are increasingly concerned with how to attract women to a traditional male career. A new University of Missouri study found the impact of the engineering curriculum and obstacles, including self-efficacy and feelings of inclusion, can impede women's success in the predominantly male discipline of engineering.
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