Conference

Overcoming Obstacles: Understanding the Challenges Facing Women of Color in Engineering

Author: Jonathan Turk (Iowa State University)

Abstract

This presentation gives voice to a growing population of women of color in historically underrepresented fields. Much of the research has focused on the recruitment and retention of women and minorities in STEM fields. There is a gap, however, in the scholarly literature regarding the experiences of women of color and their transition/socialization experiences while enrolled in engineering programs. This presentation will address obstacles to recruiting and retaining women of color in Engineering; offer insights from women of color currently enrolled in ISU’s College of Engineering, and tie it into overarching assessment data which can inform future efforts in these areas.

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How to Cite: Turk, J. (2011) “Overcoming Obstacles: Understanding the Challenges Facing Women of Color in Engineering”, Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity. 12(1).