From Email Mentoring to Networking: Preparing for the Future through a Spec...


Panel/Workshop:	Concurrent Session
Paper Title:	From Email Mentoring to Networking: Preparing for the Future through a Spectrum of Women in Engineering and Science Programs
Date & Time:	06/09/03 11:10
Abstract:	Over the past ten years, the Faculties of Engineering and Science have developed a number of programs to attract and support women students, faculty and professionals in the fields of science and engineering. These initiatives are aimed to educate, support and excite women of all ages about the variety of opportunities available to them in these fields. Programs are in place for female elementary, junior and senior high school students, undergraduate and graduate university students and practicing scientists and engineers. It is with these initiatives that the University of Calgary has played an integral part in helping to increase the number of individuals with science and technology backgrounds. This paper gives an overview of these programs including infrastructure, impact and provide numerical information about the number of women at the undergraduate, graduate and faculty level in science and engineering. Index Terms – Engineering, Mentoring, Outreach, Science, Women
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