Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering No Universal Constants

Susan A. Ambrose, Barbara B. Lazarus, Indira Nair, Kristin L. Dunkle, Deborah A. Harkus

ISBN 10: 1566395275 / ISBN 13: 9781566395274

Published by Temple University Press, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering No Universal Constants
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566395275
• ISBN 13: 9781566395274
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

This work comprises 89 profiles of women scientists and engineers in areas from biochemistry to mathematics, questioning the stereotype of the man in a white lab coat. Each woman tells how she got into her field, her enthusiasm for work, and any discrimination she has encountered.

About the Author

Susan A. Ambrose is director of The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Principal Lecturer, Department of History, at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

Kristin L. Dunkle is an independent scholar.

Barbara B. Lazarus is Associate Provost of Academic Projects and Adjunct Professor, Department of History and the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University.

Indira Nair is Vice Provost for Education and Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University.

Deborah A. Harkus is currently working for NEXTLINK, a telecommunications carrier, in a project manager capacity to deploy new strategic technology.