Perception and intention in relation to engineering: A gendered study based on a one-day outreach activity

IEEE Transactions on Education

Volumn 53, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 61-70

  Molina Gaudo, Pilar ^a   Baldassarri, Sandra ^a   Villarroya Gaudo, Maria ^a   Cerezo, Eva ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Engineering perception; Engineering profession; Engineering studies; Gender issues; Outreach activities

Indexed keywords

BEFORE AND AFTER; ENGINEERING PROFESSION; GENDER ISSUES; HIGH SCHOOL; OUTREACH ACTIVITY; SPECIFIC ACTIVITY;

HEALTH RISKS; STUDENTS;

PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS;

EID: 76449115812     PISSN: 00189359     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/TE.2009.2023910     Document Type: Article

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