Journal of Women and Minorities
in Science and Engineering

CALL FOR PAPERS

CALL FOR PAPERS -VOLUME 8, 2002
Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Carol J. Burger, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief

Now welcoming submissions for Volume 8, the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering publishes original, peer-reviewed papers that report innovative ideas and programs, scientific studies, and formulation of concepts related to the education, recruitment, and retention of underrepresented groups in science and engineering. Issues related to women and minorities in science and engineering are consolidated to address the entire professional and educational environment.

Subjects for papers submitted can include:
empirical studies of current qualitative or quantitative research;
historical investigations of how minority status impacts science and engineering;
original theoretical or conceptual analyses of science from feminist, racial, and ethnic perspectives
reviews of literature to help develop new ideas and directions for future research; explorations of feminist teaching methods,
minority student/white teacher interactions;
cultural phenomena that affect the classroom climate

To receive guidelines for manuscript preparation or to submit a curriculum vita if
you are interested in reviewing papers for the journal contact:

Editorial Assistant
Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0227
Phone: 540-231-6296 Fax: 540-231-7013
E-mail: JRLWMSE@VT.EDU

Inquiries about SUBSCRIPTIONS, ADVERTISING or a SAMPLE COPY should be directed to the publisher:

Begell House, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
WWW.BEGELLHOUSE.COM
Orders@begellhouse.com

Sample Contents of Volumes 6 and 7, 2000-01:

Living in a Large Family Does Something for You: Influence of Family on the Achievement of African and Caribbean Women in Science by Josephine Beoku-Betts.

Expecting the Unexpected; A Comparative Study of African American Women's Experiences in Science During the High School Years by Sandra L. Hanson and Elizabeth Palmer Johnson

Equity in Reform: Case Studies of Five Middle Schools Involved in Systemic Reform by Jane Butler Kahle and Mary Kay Kelly

Genetic Research and Native American Cultural Issues by Francine Romero, Lynne T. Bemis, Linda Burhansstipanov, and Mark Dignan

Balancing: Survey of Fiscal Year 1997, 1998, and 1999 POWRE Awardees by Sue V. Rosser

Sociological Factors Influencing the Organizational Justice Perceptions of Women in Information Technology by Monica Parzinger and Mary A. Lemons

Girls Entering Technology, Science, Math and Research Training (GET SMART): A Model for Preparing Girls in Science and Engineering Disciplines by P. Ruby Mawasha, Paul C. Lam, John Vesalo, Ronda Leitch, and Stacey Rice

Programmatic Efforts Affect Retention of Women in Science and Engineering by Russel S. Hathaway, Sally Sharp, and Cinda-Sue Davis

For a complete Table of Contents, Volumes 1-6: www.cis.vt.sage.journal

(posted 6/11/01)