Dr Laura Fogg Rogers Laura.Foggrogers@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor of Knowledge Exchange in Engineering
Are women part of mankind? Vicarious experience and self-efficacy
Fogg Rogers, Laura; Boushel, Corra
Authors
Corra Boushel Corra.Boushel@uwe.ac.uk@uwe.ac.uk@uwe.ac.uk
Research Associate in CLAiR City Communications
Abstract
This talk presented Laura's research on ‘Robots vs Animals’; a science communication project aimed at broadening the appeal of engineering for girls, which is a highly male-dominated profession (93% male in the UK). Drawing on social cognitive theory, the project aimed to enhance culture change by developing communication skillsets of early career engineers; particularly supporting women engineers as role models for girls. Engineers experienced mastery through practicing storytelling techniques; alongside social persuasion and vicarious modelling through peer group support, which has been shown to be important for women in male-dominated professions. Evaluation showed engineers’ self-efficacy levels significantly increased. Qualitative data highlighted a developing culture of engagement but purposive selection of women proved controversial.
Citation
Fogg Rogers, L., & Boushel, C. (2017, July). Are women part of mankind? Vicarious experience and self-efficacy. Presented at Science in Public: How do science and technology affect what it means to be human?, Sheffield, England
Presentation Conference Type | Lecture |
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Conference Name | Science in Public: How do science and technology affect what it means to be human? |
Conference Location | Sheffield, England |
Start Date | Jul 8, 2017 |
End Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
Publication Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Keywords | Science Communication, Engineering, Women in STEM, Public Engagement, Informal Science Learning |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/884342 |
Additional Information | Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Science in Public: How do science and technology affect what it means to be human? |
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