San Rafael, Calif. (1537 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, c2008.
isbn
1598296698 (electronic bk.)
9781598296686 (pbk.)
9781598296693 (electronic bk.)
standard identifier
10.2200/S00111ED1V01Y200804ETS005
restrictions
Licensed for access by U. of T. users.
contents note
Women in a new era of academic leadership -- Background: academic leadership for women in science and engineering -- Gender and leadership: theories and applications -- Women in engineering leadership institute: critical issues for women academic engineers as leaders -- From success stories to success strategies: leadership for promoting diversity in academic science and engineering -- Conclusion.
general note
Part of: Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.
Series from website.
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Oct. 10, 2008).
abstract
In this book we explore a sea change occurring in leadership for academic women in the sciences and engineering. Our approach is a two-pronged one: On the one hand, we outline the nature of the changes and their sources, both in various literatures and from program research results. On the other hand, we specify and provide detail about the persistent problems and obstacles that remain as barriers to women's full participation in academic science and engineering, their career advancement and success, and, most important, their role as leaders in making change. At the heart of this book is our goal to give some shape to the research, practice, and programs developed by women academic leaders making institutional change in the sciences and engineering.