Abstract
The demand for skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is consistently high worldwide. However, the number of female students studying these subjects at higher education level has been consistently under represented, especially in engineering. In this paper, we share some insights into the reasons why some female engineering students in Malaysia and Kazakhstan have chosen to study engineering, and what they think is preventing more of their female contemporaries from studying engineering.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2016: "Smart Education in Smart Cities" |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Pages | 724-728 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 10-13-April-2016 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467386333 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 19 2016 |
Event | 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Duration: Apr 10 2016 → Apr 13 2016 |
Other
Other | 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2016 |
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Country | United Arab Emirates |
City | Abu Dhabi |
Period | 4/10/16 → 4/13/16 |
Keywords
- engineering
- female students
- higher education enrolment
- STEM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Information Systems and Management
- Education