Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Girls and Young Women

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Burkett, University of Arkansas; Claire Small, Springdale High School; Charles Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Hispanic population. School counselors and teachers were asked to helpidentify students and encourage them to apply. An overview of the camp was given to parentsand students in both English and Spanish. Twenty-four girls were selected from forty-oneapplicants. Daily activities and assignments were modeled after activities in the pre-engineeringhigh school program. The girls gained experience and confidence while building andprogramming an elevator, racing remote controlled cars, designing a product using a 3Dmodeling program, programming small robots and participating in a field trip to a localcompany. The participants enjoyed the camp, formed friendships with their peers, expressedinterest in science/engineering, and look forward to follow-up

Conference Session

The Academic Environment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College; Mara Wasburn, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

.” “Lack of security and promotion possibilities.” “I don’t have a peer group in my department. I don’t get reviewed, and I’m not considered for promotion.” “No guarantee on classes being available. No benefits.” “There is no security. There is no recognition for the work that I do. The university and department have no stake in my success so I often feel like a target instead of a valued team player. Often made to feel like a second class citizen because I don’t have tenure. Still held to a higher standard.”Finally, faculty were asked to rate their work life balance (Q34). Table 6 shows how faculty