The pipeline shrinkage problem for women in computer science is a well-known and
documented phenomenon where the ratio of women to men involved in computing shrinks …

Individuals' choice to pursue one academic or professional path over another may feel like a
free choice but is often constrained by subtle cues in achievement environments that signal …

Social cognitive models examining academic and career outcomes emphasize constructs
such as attitude, interest, and self-efficacy as key factors affecting students' pursuit of STEM …

This study examined gender differences in 79 high‐school students' attitudes towards their
science classes, their perceptions of science and scientists, and their views about majoring …

High‐quality engineering design requires an understanding of how the resulting engineered
artifact interacts with society, the natural environment, and other aspects of context. This …

With the significant increase in graduate students characterized as nontraditional,
challenges associated with balance have become more prominent. The author explores …

Abstract Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a science and math
outreach program for middle-school female students. The program was developed to …

Satisfaction ratings from tenure-track faculty at 200 institutions across the country reveal best
practices and the key elements of workplace success. Landing a tenure-track position is no …

Youth development organizations have a common commitment to young people's physical,
emotional, and educational growth and development. A youth-centered atmosphere where …

Women continue to comprise a small minority of students in engineering education and
subsequent employment, despite the numerous initiatives over the past 25 years to attract …