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		Retention Learn the reasons why women drop out of technology programs and practical solutions for retaining them in the science classroom.

Common Success Factors Found in Retention of Women in Engineering Programs Download PDF Now

Preliminary data of an NSF study across universities identifies four common factors across institutions that correlate with high retention rates of women in engineering programs. This poster displays the findings.

Creamer, Dr. Elizabeth, Burger, Dr. Carol and Meszaros, Dr. Peggy S., "A Cross-Institutional Compairson of Elements of College Culture That Promote Women's Interest in Engineering at the Undergraduate Level," NSF Human Resources Division Annual Meeting, 2007.

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Large 6-year University Study Identifies Self-Confidence as the Key Factor in Women's Persistence in Engineering Education Download PDF Now

A study of over 500 women in engineering reveals a lack of self-confidence leads to program drop outs and support networks improve retention. The GPAs of women who dropped out were as high as those retained.

Copyright © 1997 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Reprinted from, Brainard, Suzanne G. Ph.D, and Linda Carlin, "A Longitudinal Study of Undergraduate Women in Engineering and Science," Proceedings from the ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997.

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Computer Science Program for Women Takes Steps Towards Higher Retention Rates Download PDF Now

The budding Women in Computer Engineering (TWiCE) program at Ohio State University has so far met with success in retaining its participants. This article reveals the program's techniques.

Bair, Bettina and J. McGrath Cohoon, "TWiCE Undergraduate Experience in Research and Community Service," Grace Hopper Women in Computing Conference, 2006.

Keep Motivated Women in Engineering on the Right Path Download PDF Now

At North Carolina State University, female chemical engineering students start strong but get quickly discouraged. Here's how to keep more women in the engineering pipeline.

Felder, Richard M., Gary N. Felder, Meredith Mauney, Charles E. Hamrin, and E J. Dietz, "A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention," Journal of Engineering Education (84):151-163 (1995). American Society for Engineering Education.

Women in Engineering Programs Help Retain Female Students Download PDF Now

This long-term study of more than 50 undergraduate engineering programs examined women's experiences and persistence. Read about the importance of Women in Engineering programs on campus, and other tools to increase retention rates of women.

Goodman, Irene and Christine Cunningham, "Final Report of the Women's Experiences in College Engineering (WECE) Project," Goodman Research Group, April 2002.

Women in Computer Science Reveal Why They Leave Download PDF Now

Wondering why women abandon computer science? This in-depth study of 14 women at the beginning of a computer science degree explores the factors that shape their decisions.

Powell, Rita, "Sundials in the Shade: A Study of Women's Persistence in the First Year of a Computer Science Program at a Selective University," Grace Hopper Women in Computing Conference, 2006.

Listen to the Voices of Young Women in Engineering Download PDF Now

Five bright female engineering students reveal that they're "tired of fighting" to fit into male-dominated classes that often feel hostile. Read the support strategies the authors recommend when there are very few females.

Bennett, Dorothy, "Voices of Young Women in Engineering", Center for Children and Technology Reports (4) May 1996.

A Handbook Helps Faculty Achieve Retention of Women in Science

Why do women leave the science pipeline? This guide recommends concrete strategies to keep female college students coming back to science classes.

"Achieving Gender Equity in Science Classrooms: A Guide for Faculty," Office of the Dean of the College at Brown University, 1996.

	The CalWomenTech Project is Funded by The Program for Research on Gender in Science and Engineering from The National Science Foundation - Grant no. 0533564

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