Extended Database on Minorities and Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Abstract
The database discussed in this research note was designed to be used as a resource for research concerned with the education and careers of minorities and women in quantitative fields. The 1,239 documents covered include 785 empirical studies. The range of the literature is ninth grade through Ph.D. level, and the minority groups discussed are American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Hispanics, and women. Topics covered are the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. The database that has been set up is multidisciplinary, containing references on all subgroups of interest, and presenting a variety of methodological viewpoints and statistical treatments. The database was developed using INMAGIC software, and can be accessed through key words, including: author, title, date, retention, recruitment, counseling, etc. At present, access is only possible using INMAGIC software, and the research note describes how to access the database through INMAGIC. Keywords: Science, Careers, Engineering, Education, Technology, Women, Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Database.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA197200
Entities
People
- Nina W. Kay