Women in science : attitudes of university students towards a career in research : a pilot study / M. O'Driscoll and J. Anderson.

  • O'Driscoll, M. (Mairéad)
Date:
1994
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Credit: Women in science : attitudes of university students towards a career in research : a pilot study / M. O'Driscoll and J. Anderson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Gender differences and Science 1 Background, reasons for the study careers: interview protocol Front of questionnaire Interview/questionnaire/interview: 20-30 min 2 Please think back to when you first decided to go into science. When was this? What were the key factor(s) that led to this? Since then, can you recall any incidents or factors which have tended to confirm this choice or to put you off? [prompt: through school, exams, family, time at university as an undergraduate or postgraduate] 3 Now please would you complete the questionnaire. If when you're going through it, you're reminded of other factors which have influenced your thinking about a science career, make a mark in the margin. 4 Has the questionnaire made you think of any more influences on your thinking about a science career? [If so, identify and discuss] 5 Briefly ask opinion on: importance of numbers of women in a department versus style of participation 6 Any experience of sexual harassment from staff, students? 7 What constitutes discouragement from a science career? 8 What constitutes encouragement towards a science career? 9 What could funding bodies do to help? 10 Respondent's background. How did she choose this particular course? 11 Current career plans