Scottish Government

Rebecca Whyte

ISBN 978 0 7559 9880 7 (Web only publication)
ISSN 2045 6964
DPPAS 11079

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
Literature review
Interviews
Conclusion

2 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
Origins of the project
Background
Aim and objectives of the research
Timeframe

3 METHODOLOGY
Literature Review
Interviews

4 DEFINITIONS AND STATISTICS
Definitions of Science, Engineering and Technology ( SET)
Cross national statistical patterns
Current situation in the UK
The current situation in Scotland
Implications of these patterns

5 LITERATURE REVIEW: EXPLANATIONS FOR PATTERNS OF UNDER- REPRESENTATION
Science in schools
Universities
Scientific cultures in university and the workplace
Science in academia from the position of an employee
Employees and promotion
Flexible working and work-life balance

6 POLICIES AND INITIATIVES
Wider policy context
Women in Science: Specific Initiatives and Policies

7 ECONOMIC IMPACT
Models and parameters

8 INTERVIEW ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Career choice
Workplace cultures
Work life balance
Impact of initiatives
Scotland specific

9 CONCLUSIONS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX ONE: INTERVIEW THEMES
APPENDIX TWO: INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
APPENDIX THREE: UKRC STEM SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ( UKRC, 2009)

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.