Women in Academia / edited by Jenna P . Carpenter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carpenter, Jenna P..

Contributor:

Carpenter

Series:

Women in Engineering and Science, 2509-6435

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electrical engineering.

Diversity in the workplace.

Women--History.

Women.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Diversity Management and Women in Business.

Women's History / History of Gender.

Local Subjects:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Diversity Management and Women in Business.

Women's History / History of Gender.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (372 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This book provides an overview of the history and contributions of academic women in engineering and computer science, both within their own institutions, as well as at the national level, together with the current status of these women’s accomplishments and both the challenges and opportunities for the future. The book first covers the history of women in engineering and computer science, including key shifts that opened the door for women students to these fields. It then looks at the role of professional organizations and affinity groups in helping advance women academic leaders in engineering and computer science. The contributors also discuss the history and perspectives of women in engineering and computer science who have served in institutional and national leadership roles. As an important part of the Women in Engineering and Science book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in academia, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure our future in engineering and computer science. Discusses key shifts that opened the door for women students to engineering and computer science; Looks at the role of professional organizations and affinity groups in helping advance women academic leaders; Covers the history of women in engineering and computer science in institutional and national leadership roles.

Contents:

Introduction

The Meaning of Gender in Framing Conversations about Women in Academia

Women Engineering Academic Leaders: Deans, Provosts, Presidents

Engineering Education

Women in Engineering Programs and WEPAN

History of and Trends in Women’s Participation in Academic Computing

Women at the National Science Foundation

Women National Professional Society Leaders

National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE Program

Women and Intersectionality

Advocates and Allies Programs

“But you’re not an engineer”: Exploring the role of women collaborators in engineering education research

Launching an Engineering Program at a Women’s College

Disciplinary Differences

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-031-97938-9

9783031979385

OCLC:

1572224563