Women in mathematics, Science, and Engineering
1. Women have made tremendous progress in education and the workplace during the past 50 years. Although
in some areas such as business, law, and medicine, women have made impressive gains, why are so f ew
women becoming scientists and engineers? There are many factors that you can discuss. Below you will
find some example subjects to discuss:
You can analyze the effects of social norm and legal system. Which kind of science jobs are women
more likely to be found in? What can be said about women’s academic achievement in science &
engineering? How do women in science compare to men in terms of salary & compensation? How does the
status of women in science differ from culture to culture? What strategies do you recommend that can
improve women’s prospect in work environment or open a path for future opportunities in your selected
field of interest.
2. Write an essay reviewing what role have women played in the development of Science and technology, and
how has technological change affected the roles of women and ideas of gender?
3. Assess the status of women scientist, engineer & technology in U.S. or other country. Analyze the effects
of the legal system, social norms on participation of women in this field. This could include numbers,
comparison of men and women employed in this field, wage gap between men and women, challenges and
opportunities that woman in these area faces today as their plan their careers. You may also emphasize
special area of concern related to MSET.I also would like you to recommend some strategies that can
improve women’s prospect in work environment as well as opening a path for future opportunities in your
selected country.