CHEM 197F - First- Year Seminar- Women of Discovery

Institution:

Hollins University

Subject:

Description:

Boatman, Diefenderfer In January 2005 in Cambridge, Mass., Harvard president Lawrence Summers said that innate differences between men and women might be one reason fewer women than men succeed in science and math careers. Contrary to his remarks, many women at Hollins excel in science and mathematics. In this course, we will investigate successful women mathematicians', scientists', andphysicians' styles of leadership in research, education, academic administration, business, and government. We shall learn about women who have been leaders in the past (e.g. Sister Kenny, Virginia Apgar, Rachel Carson, Barbara McClintock) and hear from women who are currently leaders in their fields. Students will read about theories of leadership and learn about the diversity of experiences among, and skills shared by, women math, science and medical leaders. They will develop a Web site about women scientists and mathematicians that includes alumnae histories and a catalog of alumnae who will serve as mentors to current undergraduates. Students will use problems that have been studied by well-known scientists and mathematicians in short projects that give them experience with some "thinking tools" such asobserving, abstracting, recognizing patterns, imaging, analogizing, and modeling. Placement to be determined during the summer. Also listed as GWS 197F. Offered Term 1. ( o, r )

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hollins.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 362-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.