McDonald, Jacquelin and Loch, Birgit and Cater-Steel, Aileen (2010) Go WEST - supporting women in engineering, science and technology: an Australian higher education case study. In: Cater-Steel, Aileen and Cater, Emily, (eds.) Women in engineering, science and technology: education and career challenges. Engineering Science Reference (IGI Global), Hershey, PA, United States, pp. 118-132. ISBN 978-161520657-5
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Identification Number or DOI: doi: 10.4018/978-1-61520-657-5.ch006
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.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter (Commonwealth Reporting Category B) |
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| Additional Information: | Chapter 6. Permanent restricted access to chapter due to publisher copyright restrictions. Print copy held in the USQ Library at call no. 620.0082 Wom. Electronic version of book also available via USQ Library catalogue. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | SET; STEM; Go WEST; equity; higher education |
| Fields of Research (FOR2008): | 16 Studies in Human Society > 1699 Other Studies in Human Society > 169901 Gender Specific Studies 13 Education > 1301 Education Systems > 130103 Higher Education 13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130308 Gender, Sexuality and Education |
| Subjects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008): | C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9399 Other Education and Training > 939904 Gender Aspects of Education |
| ID Code: | 8553 |
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| Deposited On: | 17 Sep 2010 10:45 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Feb 2012 10:23 |
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