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VIRTUALISATION Women faculty in science, engineering rises over 800% in 33 years
VIRTUALISATION Women faculty in science, engineering rises over 800% in 33 years | Women faculty in science, engineering rises over 800% in 33 years |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Wednesday, 16 July 2008 | |
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In 1973, according to the NSF, there was approximately 10,700 women in the United States with science and engineering (S&E) doctorates (doctor of philosophy, Ph.D.) who held faculty positions at colleges and universities. A doctorate is generally the highest level of university degree awarded to students, usually only awarded for original research or other outstanding type of achievement. Women held about 4% of the full faculty positions (as compared to men), about 8% of the associate faculty positions, and around 11% of the junior faculty position. However, thirty-three years later, in 2006, the number of women with S&E doctorates in the United States, who held faculty positions, had risen to approximately 90,700—an increase of over 800%. At this same time, there was a 71% increase in the number of men in similar positions. In 2006, approximately 19% of the full faculty positions were held by women (as opposed to men), about 34% of the associate faculty positions, and around 42% of the junior faculty positions. What fields of study are women usually in while pursuing their doctoral programs? Please read on to find out. |
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