Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry: Why So Few?

by National Research Council, Policy and Global Affairs, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, Committee on Women in Science and Engineering

Overview

This book, based on a conference, examines both quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding the low employment of women scientists and engineers in the industrial work force of the United States, as well as corporate responses to this underparticipation. It addresses the statistics underlying the question "Why so few?" and assesses issues related to the working environment and attrition of women professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780309049917
Publisher:	National Academies Press
Publication date:	02/01/1994
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.42(d)

Editorial Reviews

Condenses information presented at the January 1993 conference. Topics include representation of women scientists and engineers in industry, barriers for women in corporate culture, work/family issues, and corporate initiatives to recruit and retain women at six companies. Listed among the strategies for successful employment for women in science are a positive attitude and a desire to help others. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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