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Media and Women in Technology

Media and Women in Technology
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Author(s): Mara H. Washburn (Purdue University, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 14
Source title: Information Communication Technologies for Enhanced Education and Learning: Advanced Applications and Developments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lawrence A. Tomei (Robert Morris University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-150-6.ch001

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Abstract

Many Western nations face a critical shortage of skilled professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). However, despite abundant opportunities, few women prepare themselves for careers in these fields. Several of those concerned with the problem have proposed that new media programming, such as television dramas with women engineers, computer professionals, and/or engineers in leading roles, might help attract more women to STEM fields. This paper identifies a theoretical rationale for a media centered strategy, and describes a pilot study whose data suggest that a media-centered approach might have some success in producing greater interest among women in pursuing STEM careers, particularly information technology careers.

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