Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2006
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
Rebecca E. Burnett
Abstract
Communication Practices of Women in Undergraduate Engineering Classes explores ways in which women and men communicate in undergraduate engineering classes and ways to better attract and retain women in engineering programs. The data, gathered over three semesters, include classroom observations, surveys, and interviews. Seven classes were analyzed: four in engineering, two in history, and one in food science. This thesis brings together three articles written for various academic audiences: engineering education, leadership, and women's studies. The individual articles focused on (1) class participation, leadership, and negative behavior in undergraduate engineering classes, (2) leadership styles of women and men, and (3) women's voice and community in engineering, science, and liberal arts classes. Each article explores critical issues related to gender and offers suggestions to increase participation, leadership, community, and effective communication in engineering classes.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/rtd-180813-14291
Publisher
Digital Repository @ Iowa State University, http://lib.dr.iastate.edu
Copyright Owner
Sarah Michelle Brown
Copyright Date
2006
Language
en
Proquest ID
AAI1439928
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
299 pages
Recommended Citation
Brown, Sarah Michelle, "Communication practices of women in undergraduate engineering classes " (2006). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 896.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/896
Included in
Educational Sociology Commons, Engineering Education Commons, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Speech and Rhetorical Studies Commons, Women's Studies Commons
