Manifesto about Women in STEM : 50 Positive and Impactful Texts.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lafortune, Louise.

Contributor:

Groleau, Audrey.

Deschênes, Claire.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in science.

Women in technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Québec : Editions Jean-Francois Dery, 2022.

Summary:

This book is a collective manifesto featuring 50 positive and impactful texts about women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Edited by Louise Lafortune, Audrey Groleau, and Claire Deschênes, it showcases the experiences and contributions of women in these traditionally male-dominated fields. The text aims to highlight the achievements, challenges, and advocacy efforts for gender equity and diversity in STEM. It is intended for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in promoting women's involvement in STEM. The book provides insights into the importance of gender balance, the societal benefits of diverse perspectives, and strategies for inclusivity and retention of women in STEM careers. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Message from the minister

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Manifesto Origins

WHAT IS STEM IN 2022?

Status of the question of women in STEM

DEAR MATH: CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO MATHEMATICS

A LONG JOURNEY: THE PRESENCE OF WOMEN IN STEM IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING FOR A THRIVING SOCIETY

PROMOTING THE ORIENTATION OF WOMEN IN STEM AND THEIR RETENTION IN THE FIELD

WOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING POSITIONS

FOR MORE EQUITY IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MAJORS

WOMEN MATHEMATICIANS IN HISTORY: GETTING TO KNOW WOMEN SCIENTISTS

ADVOCACY FOR AN ARCHIVE ON THE PLACE OF WOMEN IN STEM IN CANADA: AN ESSENTIAL TASK

A WOMAN ENGAGED IN STEM

Work–family balance for women in STEM

WOMEN IN STEM FOR A MORE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE SOCIETY

WORK–FAMILY BALANCE IN ORGANIZATIONS: A LONG WAY TO GO

WORK–FAMILY BALANCE: MOTHERHOOD FOR WOMEN IN STEM

THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: A KEY ELEMENT OF WORK–FAMILY BALANCE

CONTRACEPTION AND ITS ROLE IN THE PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF WOMEN IN STEM

About women in STEM

WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND WOMEN IN PHILOSOPHY: A FIGHT LONG FOUGHT

YES, MATH IS ACCESSIBLE, AND THERE IS NO TRICK!

FUN AND SKILL FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

FROM THE PROGRESS MADE BY WOMEN IN ENGINEERING IN MATTERS OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY TO WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE

ARTISTIC CREATION IN MOVIES AND STEM, AN INSEPARABLE DUO

NURSES ARE WOMEN OF SCIENCE

MINING: AN INDUSTRY REMAKING ITSELF TO GIVE WOMEN THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE

THE UNKNOWN SIDE OF WOMEN ENGINEERS’ CAREER DEVELOPMENT Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

2-89799-383-9

OCLC:

1356007413