Women*s Influence on Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in STEM Fields (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership)

Ursula Thomas

ISBN 10: 1522588701 / ISBN 13: 9781522588702

Published by IGI Global, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Women*s Influence on Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in STEM Fields (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership)
• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1522588701
• ISBN 13: 9781522588702
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

"This book investigates the bias, stereotyping, and repression experienced by women within STEM-based career fields. It emphasizes the struggle felt by women within politics, education systems, business environments, STEM careers, as well as issues with advocacy and leadership"--

About the Author

Ursula Thomas currently serves as the Director of Field Experience and Assessment at Georgia Perimeter College. Her extensive research with teacher knowledge gives her the insight needed to help teachers adopt age appropriate strategies that are culturally relevant. She has presented and consulted on program evaluation and assessment at national conferences such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Dr. Thomas has carved out a professional development niche as well. She has more than 20 publications in the fields of early childhood teacher education, social justice, and cultural mediation.

Jill Drake is a mathematics education professor at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Drake has served the mathematics education community as a teacher, professor, and consultant for the past 25 years.