Computer Science Programs in Engineering Colleges = Fewer Females.

Camp, Tracy

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Publication Date: 1998

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Computer Science Programs in Engineering Colleges = Fewer Females.

Camp, Tracy

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, v4 n1 p15-25 1998

When a Department of Computer Science (CS) recently formed stronger ties with the College of Engineering and weaker ties with the College of Arts and Science, CS faculty began encouraging CS majors to switch to the former college from the latter. Analyzes the decline of females in the CS program as a result. (Author/PVD)

Descriptors: College Environment, Computer Science Education, Declining Enrollment, Departments, Engineering Education, Females, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, Intellectual Disciplines, Womens Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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