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Major selection and persistence for women in STEM

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Shapiro, Casey A., Sax, Linda J.·2011·New Directions for Institutional Research

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The authors summarize common factors that contribute to women's selection of and persistence in STEM majors. The chapter concludes with a consideration of the utility of this information for institutional researchers and how they might further study issues of gender and STEM on their own campuses.

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Authors
Shapiro, C. A., & Sax, L. J.
Affiliations
University of California, Los Angeles (US)
Venue
New Directions for Institutional Research
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-12
Volume
2011
Issue
152
Pages
5-18
ISSN
  • 0271-0579 (ISSN-L)
  • 1536-075X
OpenAlex
W2039690881
Cited by
189
References
41
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.75
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • New Directions for Institutional Research (publishedVersion)
  • eScholarship (California Digital Library) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Career Development and Diversity
  • Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Science Education and Perceptions
Keywords
women in STEM, student persistence, gender and STEM, institutional research

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