Hi all,
I thought some of you might want to take a look at the project I
have been working on towards fulfilling the requirements for my graduate
degree in the Master of Arts in Communications & Technology Program at the
University of Alberta: http://www.wisest.ualberta.ca/resourcenetwork.cfm
The site is a Resource Network for women in science,engineering and
technology fields, and been added to the Women in Scholarship, Engineering,
Science and Technology(WISEST)website at the University of Alberta. This
Resource Network was designed by myself, and is based upon a study
conducted by the WISEST Research Team. In 2003, the WISEST Research Team
completed a study supported by a SSHRC/INE Development Grant, looking at
retention of women in SET related careers. Findings from this research
included a proposal for the development of a computer mediated, Resource
Network for women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
The resource network is a prototype developed based upon the findings of
this project – The Women in SET Resource Network. It includes information
on career-decision making, mentoring, and women’s perspectives on their
career paths in science, engineering, and technology fields.
Individuals with a direct link to issues surrounding women in SET are being
encouraged to complete an online survey designed to test the usability and
effectiveness of the Network. As this is a pilot test, we will be using any
feedback to help improve the material. Constructive criticism is desired!
Again, if you would like to take a peek at it (and by all means provide
feedback through the site) you can find it at
http://www.wisest.ualberta.ca/resourcenetwork.cfm
I would also love to get feedback through the online survey, which is
located at http://www.wisest.ualberta.ca/survey.cfm
All the best, and I hope some of you find the information contained in the
Resource Network helpful or beneficial.
Penny Cholmondeley
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