The status of women has improved in many areas of society, and professions such as medicine, law, and accounting are now gender balanced. However, the presence of women in science and engineering careers is still low.

This web site provides information on the factors that have contributed to low female enrolment in engineering and physics programs in the workplace, and the benefits that women will bring to the field.

Contact information: Prof. Monique Frize will be on Sabbatical Leave between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. The best way to reach her is by email at: mfrize@connect.carleton.ca

Canada Research Chairs and Gender

 

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