Abstract
This thesis focuses on the impact of retention of undergraduate students on the future of science. If there are insufficient numbers of science students pursuing and succeeding in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education and careers, it has been argued that the United States will lose its innovative, competitive, and technological edge. The focus is on the challenges of retaining students, both male and female, in the sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology from 1995-2003. This thesis will describe and analyze existing data in an effort to develop a case specific understanding of retention metrics, student retention dynamics, and consideration of possible strategies.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Rochester Institute of Technology.--College of Science--Statistics; Women science students--New York (State)--Rochester; College dropouts--New York (State)--Rochester--Prevention; Women college students--New York (State)--Rochester; Male college students-
Publication Date
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Department, Program, or Center
Hospitality and Tourism Management (CAST)
Advisor
Jacobs, James
Recommended Citation
Mahrt-Washington, Catherine, "Gender, and other variables, affecting graduation outcomes and the future of science. Male vs. female students 1995-2003 Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Science" (2008). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/376
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Comments
Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: Q183.3.N73 R62 2008