In an effort to reduce the gender gap in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), policymakers often propose providing women with close mentoring by female scientists. This is based on the idea that female scientists might act as role models and counteract negative...

In an effort to reduce the gender gap in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), policymakers often propose providing women with close mentoring by female scientists. This is based on the idea that female scientists might act as role models and counteract negative...

This book presents the findings of a survey that analyzes a unique set of data on gender studies departments, and provides a clear and simple synthesis of heterogeneous databases on the gender gap in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) setting, helping readers understand...

"In der Diskussion um Fachkräftebedarfe/-mangel richtet sich der Fokus häufig auf die sogenannten MINT-Berufe (Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaft und Technik). Diese Berufe gelten gemeinhin als 'Männerberufe'. Mögliche Engpässe können verhindert oder abgemildert werden, wenn...