Enrollment of Women In Undergraduate Civil Engineering Programs
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Given the importance of a diverse student body in providing both a diverse work force and the largest possible pool of practicing civil engineers, an investigation was undertaken to determine the state of enrollment of women in undergraduate Civil Engineering programs. As part of the study, the state of enrollment for women in civil engineering programs at similar institutions and possibilities for improving the situation institution were explored.
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