Women in Civil Engineering and Science: It's Time for Recognition and Promotion
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 122, Issue 2
Abstract
If we forget or underestimate the value of women who are working hard for their careers in tough and effort-consuming disciplines such as civil engineering and science, then the competitiveness of the U.S. construction industry in both the national and international arenas will advance at a slower rate. This paper takes a look at inevitable changes in the attractiveness of the engineering profession; studies societal help for working women in civil engineering and science; and attempts to raise what should be done in order to avoid the loss of experienced and advanced women from our ranks.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 122 • Issue 2 • April 1996
Pages: 65 - 68
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Copyright © 1996 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1996
Published in print: Apr 1996
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