Editorial Type: research-article
| Online Publication Date: 01 Mar 1988
GENDER-RELATED DIFFERENCES IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS
GENDER-RELATED DIFFERENCES IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Article Category: Research Article
Page Range: 35 – 45
The following study compared academic achievement traits of men and women to determine why women are underrepresented in certain curricula, especially engineering. Math-related attitude and anxiety factors were examined via a questionnaire, and a number of ACT test scores were studied. The results may surprise some readers and should be of interest to all advisors working with science and/or engineering students, especially women students.
Copyright: © 1988 National Academic Advising Association 1988
Contributor Notes
*MYRNA A. WHIGHAM is the Coordinator of Women's Programs in Science and Engineering, College of Engineering Administration and Academic Affairs Administration, at Iowa State University. She was formerly an academic advisor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Iowa State.
