(Books)
Articles:
National Reports:
Hill, S. (1997). Science and engineering degrees: 1966-1995. (NSF 97-335). Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Studies. Includes data on numbers of women getting degrees in science and technical fields.
Ivie, R. & Stowe, K. (2000). Women in Physics, 2000. AIP Report R-430.
Mulvey, P. (1999). 1997 Graduate Student Report. AIP Report R-207.30. Includes numbers of women graduates for 1997 in physics and astronomy.
National Science Board (1993). Science and Engineering Indicators (NSB 91-1). Washington, D.C. Government Printing Office.
National Science Foundation (1995). 1994 Indicators of Science and Mathematics Education (Draft Copy).
National Science Foundation. (1999). Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering: 1998. (NSF 99-338). Arlington, VA: NSF.
Neuschatz, M. & McFarling, M. (1999). Maintaining Momentum: High School Physics for a New Millenium. AIP Report R-427. Includes data on numbers of women taking high school physics.
Land of Plenty: Diversity as America's Competitive Edge in Science, Engineering and Technology. (2000). Report of the Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering and Technology Development.
Physics Specific Research:
Blue, J. (1994). Gender Differences in Conceptual Understanding. Unpublished Master's Degree Thesis, University of Minnesota.
Blue, J. (1997). Sex Differences in Physics Learning and Evaluations in an Introductory Course. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Minnesota.
E. Gillibrand, P. Robinson, R. Brawn, and A. Osborn, "Girls' participation in physics in single sex classes in mixed schools in relation to confidence and achievement," Int. J. Sci. Educ. 21 (4), 349-362 (1999).
Heller, P. & Hollabaugh, M. (1992). Teaching problem solving through cooperative grouping, part 2: Designing problems and structuring groups. American Journal of Physics, 60(7), 637-644.
Heller, P. & Lin, H. (1992). Teaching physics problem solving through cooperative learning: Do men perform better than women? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Boston.
Maloney, D.P. (1988). Novice rules for projectile motion. Science Education, 72, 501-513.
Stewart, G. & Osborn, J. (1998). Closing the gender gap in student confidence: Results from a University of Arkansas physics class. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 4, 27-42.
Pipeline Issues:
Baker, D. & Leary, R. (1995). Letting girls speak out about science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32(1), 3-27.
Baum, E. (1989). Why so few women in engineering? Engineering Education, May 1988, 762-765.
Brush, S. (1991). Women in science and engineering. American Scientist, 79, 404-419.
DeBoer, G.E. (1985). Characteristics of male and female students who experienced success or failure in their first science course. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 22(2), 153-162.
DeBoer, G.E. (1986). Perceived science ability as a factor in the college selections of men and women in college. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 23(4), 343-352.
Frazier-Kouassi, S. (1992). Women in Mathematics and Physics: Inhibitors and Enhancers. University of Michigan. A report sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, has large lit review and over 300 references.
Fehrs, M. & Czujko, R. (1992). Women in physics: Reversing the exclusion. Physics Today, ??, 33-40.
Finkbeiner, A. (1994). Women who run with physicists. The Sciences, Sept./Oct. 1994, 40-44.
Freeman, G. (1996). The job crisis and women in physics. Physics and Society, 25(1), 4.
Gati, I. et. al. (1995). Gender differences in career decision making: The content and structure of preferences. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 42, 204-216. Do women choose more "people-oriented" careers?
Gebbie, K. B. (1996). Why encourage women to enter physics? APS News 5(7), 6.
Hall, R. & Sandler, B. (1982). The classroom climate: A chilly one for women? Project on the Status and Education of Women, Association of American Colleges.
Hall, R. & Sandler, B. (1984). Out of the classroom: A chilly campus climate for women? Project on the Status and Education of Women, Association of American Colleges.
Hornig, L. (1984). Women in science and engineering: Why so few? Technology Review, ???.
Ivey, E. (1988). Recruiting more women into engineering and science. Engineering Education, May 1988, 762-765.
Kelly, ?? (1989). The culture of high technology: Is it female friendly? San Jose Studies, 13, 89-104.
Kistiakowsky, V. (1980). Women in physics: Unnecessary, injurious, and out of place? Physics Today, ??, 32-40.
Lightbody, P & Durndell, A. (1996). Gendered career choice: Is sex-stereotyping the cause or the consequence? Educational Studies, 22(2), 133-147. Do women choose more "people-oriented" careers?
Malcom, S. (1990). Who will do science in the next century? Scientific American, February 1990, 112.
Malcom, S. (1996). Science and diversity: A compelling national interest. Science, 271, 1817-1819.
Matyas, M. L. (1989). Cultivating a new generation of women in science and engineering. In S. Keith & P. Keith, (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Conference on Women in Mathematics and Science. St. Cloud State University, MN, Nov. 10-11, 1989, 5-17.
McNeil, L. and Sher, M. (1999). The dual-career-couple problem. Physics Today, 52(7), 32-37.
Menninger, S. A., & Rose, C. (1980). Women scientists and engineers in American academia. International Journal of Women's Studies, 3, 292-299.
Morton, L., Kryk, V. et. al. (1997). Career choice roots: The preadolescent career focus. Guidance and Counseling, 13(1), 10-16. Do women choose more "people-oriented" careers?
Norby, R. (1997). Evaluating progress in gender equity in careers for women in science and technology: The impact of role modeling on women 's career choices. Electronic Journal of Science Education. 1(3).
Preston, A. (1994). Why have all the women gone? American Economic Review, 84, 1446-1462.
Rayman, Paula, Brett, Belle, (1995). Women science majors: What makes a difference in persistence after graduation? Journal of Higher Education, 66(4), 388-414.
Salner, M. (1985). Women, graduate education, and feminist knowledge. Journal of Education, 167, 46-58.
Sandler, B. (1981). Sexual harassment: A hidden problem. Educational Record, 52-57, Winter 1981.
Sandler, B. (19??). The campus climate revisited: Chilly for women faculty, administration, and graduate students.
(1996). Backlash strikes at affirmative action programs. Science, 271, 1908-1910.
(1996). Computer culture deflects women and minorities. Science, 271, 1915-1916.
(1996). Facing the big chill in science. Science, 271, 1902-1905.
(1993). Making room for women in the culture of science. Science, 260, 412-415.
(1993). The pipeline is leaking women all the way along. Science, 260, 409-411.
Seymour, E. (1992a). "The problem iceberg" in science, math, and engineering education: Student explanations for high attrition rates. Journal of College Science Teaching, 21(4), 230-238.
Seymour, E. (1992b). Undergraduate problems with teaching and advising in SME majors — explaining gender differences in attrition rates. Journal of College Science Teaching, 21(5), 284-292.
Seymour, E. (1995a). The loss of women from SME undergraduate majors: An explanatory account. Science Education, 79(4), 437-473.
Seymour, E. (1995b). Revisiting the "problem iceberg": Science, mathematics, and engineering students still chilled out. Journal of College Science Teaching, 24(5)?, 392-400.
Shapley, D. (1975). Obstacles to women in science. Impact of Science on Society, 25, 115-123.
Traweek, S. (1984). High-energy physics: A male preserve. Technology Review, ???.
Turner, C. & Thompson, J. (1993). Socializing women doctoral students: Minority and majority experiences. Review of Higher Education, 16(3), 355-370.
Ware, N. C., Steckler, N. A., & Leserman, J. (1985). Undergraduate women: Who chooses a science major? Journal of Higher Education, 56(1), 73-84.
Whigham, M.A. (1988). Gender-related differences in engineering students. NACADA Journal, 8(1), 35-45.
White, M. (1970). Psychological and social barriers to women in science. Science, 170, 413-416.
Widnall, S. (1988). AAAS presidential lecture: Voices from the pipeline. Science, 241, 1740-1745.
Gendered Classroom Experiences:
Bazler, J. & Simonis, D. (1990). Are women out of the picture? Sex discrimination in science texts. Science Teacher, 57(9), 24-26.
Brophy, J. (1985). Interactions of male and female students with male and female teachers. In L.C. Wilkinson & C.B. Marrett (Eds.), Gender Influences in Classroom Interaction (pp. 115-142), New York: Academic Press.
Jones, M.G. & Wheatley, J. (1990). Gender differences in teacher-student interactions in science classrooms. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 27(9), 861-874.
Kahle, J.B. & Lakes, M.K. (1983). The myth of equality in science classrooms. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 20(2), 131-140.
Kahle, J.B. (1990). Real students take chemistry and physics: Gender issues. In K. Tobin, J.B. Kahle, and B.J. Frazer (Eds.), Windows into Science Classrooms: Problems Associated with Higher-Level Cognitive Learning (p. 92-134). New York: Falmer.
Kahle, J.B. and Meece, J. (1994). Research on gender issues in the classroom. In D. Gabel (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Association.
Lock, R. (1992). Gender and practical skill performance in science. J. of Res. in Sci. Teach, 29(3), 227-241.
Okebukola, P. (1993). The gender factor in computer anxiety and interest among some Australian high school students. Educational Research, 35(2), 181-189.
Potter, E. & Rosser, S. (1992). Factors in life science textbooks that may deter girls’ interest in science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 29(7), 669-686.
Rennie, L. (1987). Detecting and accounting for gender differences in mixed-sex and single-sex groupings in science lessons. Educational Review, 39(1), 65-73.
Scantlebury, K. & Baker, D. (1992). Achieving a gender equitable classroom. In F. Lawrenz, K. Cochran, J. Krajick and P. Simpson (Eds.), Research Matters to the Science Teacher. Manhattan, KS: National Association for Research in Science Teaching.
Tobin, K. & Garnett, P. (1987). Gender related differences in science activities. Science Education, 71(1), 91-103.
Toh, K.-A. (1993). Gender and practical tasks in science. Educational Research, 35(3), 255-265.
Attitudes towards science:
Fleming, L. & Malone, M. (1983). The relationship of student characteristics and student performance in science as viewed by meta-analysis research. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 20(5), 481-495.
Hill, O., Pettus, C., & Hedin, B. (1990). Three studies of factors affecting the attitudes of blacks and females toward the pursuit of science and science related careers. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 27, 289-314.
Jones, C. & Levin, J. (1994). Primary/elementary teachers’ attitudes towards science in four areas related to gender differences in students’ science performance. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 6(1), 46-66.
Parker, L. & Rennie, L. (1986). Sex-stereotyped attitudes about science:can they be changed? Eur. J. Sci. Ed. 8(2), 173-183.
Plucker, J. A. (1996). Secondary science and mathematics teachers and gender equity: Attitudes and attempted interventions. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 33, 737-751.
Weinburgh, M. (1995). Gender differences in student attitudes toward science: A meta-analysis of the literature from 1970-1991. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32(4), 387-398.
Letters in AJP:
Button-Shafer, J. (1990). Guest Comment: Why so few women? American Journal of Physics, 58(1), 13-14.
Button-Shafer, J. (1991). Letter to editor: Response to 'Women - why so few' by M. Levin. American Journal of Phyiscs, 59(3), 199.
Hawkins, B. (1991). Letter to editor: Fewer women than there could be. American Journal of Phyiscs, 59(4), 295.
Levin, M. (1990). Women - why so few? American Journal of Phyiscs, 58(10), 905-906.
Rushaki, M.B. (1990). Guest comment: Are there innate cognitive gender differences? Some comments on the evidence in response to a letter by M. Levin. American Journal of Physics, 59(1), 11-14.
History, Vignettes, and Exposition:
Kohlstedt, S. G. (1978). In from the periphery: American women in science, 1830-1880. Signs, 4, 81-96.
McGaw, J. (1982). Women and the history of American technology. Signs, 7, 798-828.
Rossiter, M. (1996). "Women’s Work" in science, 1880-1910. In The Scientific Enterprise in America, R. Numbers & C. Rosenberg, Eds. (pp. 123-141). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Schiebinger, L. (1987). The history and philosophy of women in science: A review essay. In Sex and Scientific Inquiry, S. Harding & J. O'Barr, Eds. (pp. 7-34). Chicago: University of Chicago. (Also in Signs, 12, 305-332.)
Workplace/Outside Academe:
Brennan, M. (1992). Marriage, gender influence career advancement for chemists. CE&N ???? May 4, 1992.
Graddick. M. M. & Farr, J. (1983). Professionals in scientific disciplines: Sex-related differences in working life commitments. Journal of Applied Psychology, ?????.
Women struggle to crack the code of corporate culture.(1993). Science, 260, 398-404.
General Women and Science:
Carlton Parsons, E. (1997). Black high school females’ images of the scientist: Expression of culture. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 34(7), 745-768.
Chambers, D. (1983). Stereotypic images of the scientist: The Draw-A-Scientist Test. Science Education, 67(2), 255-265.
LaFollette, M. (1988). Eyes on the stars: Images of women scientists in popular magazines. Science, Technology, and Human Values, 13, 262-275.
Nappi, C. (1990). On mathematics and science education in the US and Europe. Physics Today, ??, 77-78.
O'Connell, L., Betz, M., & Kurth, S. (1989). Plans for balancing work and family life: Do women pursuing nontraditional and traditional occupations differ? Sex Roles, 20(1/2), 35-45.
Pushkin, D. (1991). Does fear of the "nerd" label dissuade young females from pursuing science? Journal of College Science Teaching, 21, 71.
Scantlebury, K. (1995). Challenging gender-blindness in preservice secondary science teachers. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 6(3), 134-142.
Weinburgh, M. (1995). Preparing gender inclusive science teachers: Suggestions from the Literature. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 6(2), 102-107.
Historical Curricular Issues:
Dealey, H. (1915). A comparative study of the curricula of Wellesley, Smith, and Vassar colleges. Pedagogical Seminary, 22(2), 347-376.
Monroe, P. (1913/1968). Higher education of women. Entry in Cyclopedia of Education, vol. V. Macmillan Co.:NY.
Rogers, A. (1924). What women in colleges of liberal arts specialize in. School and Society, 20(518), 700-702.
Talbot, M. (1897). Present day problems in the education of women. Educational Review, 14, 248-258.
Thomas, M. C. (1908). Present tendencies in women’s college and university education. Educational Review, 35, 64-85.
Tolley, K. (1996). Science for ladies, classics for gentlemen: A comparative analysis of scientific subjects in the curricula of boys’ and girls’ secondary schools in the United States, 1794-1850. History of Education Quarterly, 36(2), 129-153.
Trecker, J. L. (1974). Sex, science, and education. American Quarterly, 26, 352-366.
Warner, D. J. (1978). Science education for women in antebellum America. ISIS, 69(246), 58-67.
Testing:
Harris, A. & Carlton, S. (1993). Patterns of gender differences on mathematics items on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Applied Measurement in Education, 6(2), 137-151.
Linn, M., De Benedictis, T., DeLucchi, K., Harris, A., & Stage, E. (1987). Gender differences in National Assessment of Educational Progress science items: What does "I Don’t Know" really mean? Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 24(3), 267-278.
Philosophy of Science/Feminism and Science:
Fee, ?? (1981). Is there a feminist science? Science and Nature, 4, 46-57.
Keller, E. F. (1995). Developmental biology as a feminist cause? Women, Gender and Science Conference, MIT, May 1995.
Kimball, M. (1981). Women and science: A critique of biological theories. International Journal of Women's Studies, 4, 318-338.
Rose, H. (1986). Beyond masculine realities: A feminist epistimology for the sciences. In R. Bleier, (ed.) Feminist Approaches to Science. Pergamon.
Sayers, J. (1987). Feminism and science-Reason and passion. Women's Studies International Forum, 10, 171-179.
Whigham, M. (1988). Gender-related differences in engineering students. NACADA Journal, 8, 35-45.
Wylie, A. & Okruhlik, K. (1990). Philosophical feminism: A bibliographic guide to critiques of science. Resources for Feminist Research, 2, 1-36.
Other Articles of Interest:
Friedman, L. (1995). The space factor in mathematics: Gender differences. Review of Educational Research, 65(1), 22-50.
Leach, L. (1995). Sexual harassment in chemistry classrooms: Three students’ experiences. School Science and Mathematics, 95(6), 320-326.
Pearson, J. & West, R. (1991). An initial investigation of the effects of gender on student querstion in the classroom: Developing a descriptive base. Communication Education, 40, 22-32..
Sandler, B. (1991). Women faculty at work in the classroom, or, why it still hurts to be a woman in labor. Communication Education, 40, 6-15.
Wood, J. & Firing Lenze, L. (1991). Strategies to enhance gender sensitivity in communication education. Communication Education, 40, 17-21.
Primatology articles in Science, 260, 420-430.
Women In Science: Comparisons across cultures. (1994) Science, 263, 1467-1532. The last half of this issue is devoted to articles on women in science.
Special issue of Science. (1992 March 13). Science, 255, 1363-1388.
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