Development Economics: Microeconomic Issues and Policy Models, Fall 2002

Abstract:: Agricultural issues: peasant behavior, land tenancy, and interlinked markets. Credit and insurance market problems and institutions. Health, nutrition, and productivity. Gender bias. Education. Technological change. Government failures.

Subject:: Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Green Education , Business & Economics , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

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Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Abstract:: In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A new research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers – including stereotypes, gender bias and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities – that continue to block women’s participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math. The report also includes up to date statistics on girls' and women's achievement and participation in these areas and offers new ideas for what each of us can do to more fully open scientific and engineering fields to girls and women.