Iowa State University. Program for Women in Science and Engineering.

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University program. The Program for Women in Science and Engineering at Iowa State University, operates under the Office of the Provost, and was founded in 1987. Myrna Whigham was the first coordinator, and Mary Ann Evans is the current director. Based on an earlier Iowa State committee, the Program focuses on recruiting and retaining girls and women in the fields of science and engineering.

The goals of the Program are to encourage female students to pursue careers in science and engineering, to inform parents and educators about supportive behavior, and to offer support and guidance to young women in these fields.

The Program offers a wide variety of programs including internships, career conferences, role models for pre-college students, workshops for educators, and internships and scholarships for college women.

From the description of Records, 1986-[ongoing]. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 33473303

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Career development
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Mentoring in science
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Women in engineering
Women in science
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