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The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017

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Blackburn, Heidi·2017·Science & Technology Libraries

Abstract

Increased efforts to diversify science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the United States have drastically increased the number of studies offering insight into the experiences of women in STEM programs in higher education. This paper presents a thematic review of the literature regarding their status from 2007 to 2017 including journals, trade magazines, theses, and dissertations. It focuses on areas of recruitment, retention, barriers, and faculty issues. Stereotypes, biases, campus culture, classroom experiences, identity, and sense of belonging are also explored. The author additionally identifies gaps and suggests related areas for new research as well as implications for librarians.

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Authors
Blackburn, H.
Affiliations
University of Nebraska at Omaha (US)
Corresponding author
Blackburn, Heidi
Venue
Science & Technology Libraries
Published
2017-07-03
Volume
36
Issue
3
Pages
235-273
ISSN
  • 0194-262X (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-1109
OpenAlex
W2759689989
Cited by
353
References
389
Citations by year
2026: 22 · 2025: 41 · 2024: 80 · 2023: 63 · 2022: 59 · 2021: 36 · 2020: 35 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 6
FWCI
32.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Science & Technology Libraries (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DigitalCommons@UNO (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Career Development and Diversity
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Science Education and Perceptions
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Technology in Education
Keywords
women in STEM, gender diversity, higher education, recruitment, retention, gender stereotypes, gender bias, campus culture, classroom experience, identity, sense of belonging, librarianship

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