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Women are underrepresented in the field of Science and Technology. Two significant underlying causes for female exclusion in the field of SET are the pre-existing stereotypes that reinforce male dominance in the workplace and secondly the lack or limited information of role models, who can provide accurate information about career paths and obstacles faced.
The project seeks to:
1. Identify and analyse the reasons behind low female participation in Scientific and Technological careers
2. Sensitize the public and private organisations and Research bodies towards female participation
3. Encourage young women to participate in SET through the promotion of role models.
Team:
- Magª. Maria Schwarz-Woelzl (project leader)
- Sylvia Burger
- Maga Melanie Goisauf
- Mag. Alexander Kesselring
Section: Technology and Knowledge
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Type: Research
Program: FP6 - Science and Society
Submission Date: 10/2004
Project Status: Finished
Start/End: 11/2006 - 10/2008
Project Duration: 24 months