Title :
A case for building inclusive research communities as an integral part of science and engineering graduate education
Author :
Hobbs, Susannah V. ; Holland-Minkley, Amanda M. ; Millett, Lynette I.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract :
Addresses the issue of research communities in science and engineering and their effects on graduate students, and women in particular. We present our observations of graduate student experiences in one particular research community. These observations are considered in the context of research done by national science institutes and feminist theorists about the under-representation of women in scientific research communities. We offer suggestions as to how community-building activities can enhance science and the scientific experience for all involved
Keywords :
engineering education; gender issues; research and development management; community-building activities; engineering graduate education; female graduate students; feminist theorists; gender; inclusive research communities; national science institutes; science graduate education; scientific experience; scientific research; under-representation; women; Buildings; Collaboration; Computer aided software engineering; Decision making; Demography; Educational institutions; Electric breakdown; Engineering profession; Face recognition; Recruitment;
Conference_Titel :
Technology and Society, 1999. Women and Technology: Historical, Societal, and Professional Perspectives. Proceedings. 1999 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Brunswick, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5617-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISTAS.1999.787312
