Women in STEM in Higher Education: Good Practices of Attraction, Access and Retainment in Higher Education

This open-access book discusses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices for engaging, accessing, and retaining women in STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the gender gap.

Format: Hardback
Length: 197 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields in higher education. It presents a rich collection of research, personal experiences, scholarly studies, and best practices related to the engagement, access, and retention of women in these disciplines. Furthermore, the book explores innovative strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to address the existing gender gap in STEM.

The chapters in this book offer a global perspective, providing insights into implementations across different regions of the world. They showcase numerous examples that can be readily adapted and applied to other higher education institutions, fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all.

By examining these challenges and strategies, this book aims to empower women in STEM and promote their successful careers. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and individuals passionate about promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Weight: 489g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811915512
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022