Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry

This book, based on a conference, examines both quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding the low employment of women scientists and engineers in the industrial work force of the United States, as well as corporate responses to this underparticipation. It addresses the statistics underlying the question "Why so few?" and assesses issues related to the working environment and attrition of women professionals.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 The Representation of Women Scientists and Engineers in Industry2 Barriers for Women in Corporate Culture3 Corporate Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Women Scientists and Engineers4 Attributes and Strategies for Successful Employment in IndustryConclusionsAppendix A: Approaching ChangeAppendix B: Related Tables