Women in Engineering:

Perspectives on Diversity

Today there is a large literature on diversity in the engineering profession. This literature confronts the challenges that women and minority men face in becoming engineers, as well as relating the multiple histories of underrepresented groups in engineering. In this Web sitewe offer some literature and resources for those seeking information, especially about women in engineering education and practice. We also offer a unique perspective on diversity and resistance to diversity in engineering culture. While there is some literature that offers psychological perspectives on engineering, we suggest an approach that interprets engineering identity, leadership, and resistance to diversity through the lens of group psychodynamics.

Suzanne E. Franks
Director, Women in Engineering and Science Program
Kansas State University

Cynthia Burack
Department of Women's Studies
The Ohio State University

The authors acknowledge research support from the Coca-Cola fund for Women's Studies scholars

For more information about this project contact:

Dr. Suzanne Franks
sefranks@ksu.edu
Dr. Cynthia Burack
burack.1@osu.edu

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