Changing Our World : True Stories of Women Engineers

True Stories of Women Engineers

By: Sybil E. Hatch

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Hardcover | 1 December 2005

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221 Pages

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24.6 x 28.2 x 2.2

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Through real-life stories, the full-color, 256-page Changing Our World: True Stories of Women Engineers celebrates the contributions of women engineers to every aspect of modern life. Explore the lives and careers of hundreds of women engineers of all ages and backgrounds--extraordinary women who serve as role models to tell the untold story of engineering. These inspirational stories will give you a fresh perspective on engineering. As a fundamental resource for educational outreach programs, Changing Our World offers young women inspiration and encouragement to pursue careers in engineering. When placed in school libraries and counseling centers, the book provides girls and their parents with an exciting exploration into what is possible. Publication of Changing Our World represents a significant milestone for the Extraordinary Women Engineers Project--a collaborative effort of many different individuals and organizations to address the long-standing underrepresentation of women in the engineering profession.

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Non-Fiction Engineering & Technology Technology in General Engineering in General Society & Culture Social Groups Gender Studies Gender Studies: Women and Girls Civil Engineering Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Encyclopaedias & Reference Works Reference Works

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Introduction : imagine the possibilities!	p. 2
Bioengineering : healthy bodies, creative minds	p. 8
Agriculture and food : sustainable sustenance	p. 26
Shelter and community : modern households	p. 40
Environment : in tune with nature	p. 58
Transportation : women on the go	p. 74
Entertainment : that's entertainment	p. 98
Telecommunications : let's communicate	p. 114
Electricity : women in power	p. 128
Flight : high-flying women	p. 140
Space : stars in space	p. 160
Defense : in defense	p. 176
A good foundation : gateway to the world	p. 192
The next steps : you can make a difference	p. 210
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Changing Our World : True Stories of Women Engineers

True Stories of Women Engineers

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