Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the product... more Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the production of knowledge, patents and technology as well as by driving sustainable social and economic development. However there is a growing worldwide scarcity in almost all engineering fields and, while the career is generally well-remunerated with good career prospects, there is an under-representation of women studying or working in engineering roles. This chapter discusses the role of early socialisation, schooling and university education in contributing to the low levels of girls participating in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects needed to study engineering and the gender disparity in engineering courses as well as the leaky pipeline of qualified women in the engineering profession. The chapter also describes a range of initiatives that attempt to address these issues that have resulted in skills wastage and engineering skills shortages in most countries.
ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral cand... more ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral candidates, are an under researched area. This exploratory research analyses research ethics in the business and management contexts as espoused in perceived low risk ethics applications from business doctoral candidates in light of the principles of Australian research ethics guidelines. Applications are also analysed in terms of power relationships, methods of access and informed consent, pressure to complete research expeditiously, conflict of interest and cross-cultural understandings. Findings suggest that research design, personal relationships with participants and nuanced understandings of the contextual dimensions of risk may be of concern in the proposed research. However, a reflexive process also questions the cultural and other assumptions of both researchers and ethics administrators underlying these concerns.
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate progra... more The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate programs across the world. This paper explores the practices of DBA supervisors in the gap where the candidate is transitioning from the coursework phase to the thesis writing phase of the program. In particular, we explore how supervisors structure their supervision and the needs of candidates in this phase and what might be done to make this challenging transition a better experience for both candidate and supervisor. The lessons from this research can be applied to doctoral supervision more broadly. The research found that many candidates find the thesis component of their studies quite daunting and sought greater structure and direction from their supervisors in this phase; however, only some supervisors saw that a more structured approach was needed
GIEE 2011: Gender and Interdisciplinary Education for Engineers, 2012
Abstract There are still relatively few women in engineering studies in Australia. In overall com... more Abstract There are still relatively few women in engineering studies in Australia. In overall completions, women are outnumbered by men 5: 1 in Engineering and related technologies. At the same time many industries such as mining, construction and rail are in a growth phase. However, the rail industry, particularly, is not attracting sufficient engineers and skilled technicians from within the Australian labour market and is facing widespread retirements from an ageing workforce. Rail is thus trying to actively attract early and mid- ...
Chapters in Book 1 of this two-volume set explored literature pertaining to the shortage of engin... more Chapters in Book 1 of this two-volume set explored literature pertaining to the shortage of engineers in Australia, the ageing engineering workforce, issues of skilled migration, and career development and pathways. The companion chapter to this one in Book 1 explored attraction and image issues of certain industries that required a pipeline of engineers. This chapter will reflect on our research with final-year engineering students in Australian universities and TAFE colleges regarding their career aspirations, industries and/or organisations that they identify as attractive employers, and their perceptions of a low-profile industry, namely the Australian rail industry. This chapter will also discuss specific, evidence-based strategies and activities to enhance the image and attraction of low-profile industries.
Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the product... more Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the production of knowledge, patents and technology as well as by driving sustainable social and economic development. However there is a growing worldwide scarcity in almost all engineering fields and, while the career is generally well-remunerated with good career prospects, there is an under-representation of women studying or working in engineering roles. This chapter discusses the role of early socialisation, schooling and university education in contributing to the low levels of girls participating in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects needed to study engineering and the gender disparity in engineering courses as well as the leaky pipeline of qualified women in the engineering profession. The chapter also describes a range of initiatives that attempt to address these issues that have resulted in skills wastage and engineering skills shortages in most countries.
ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral cand... more ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral candidates, are an under researched area. This exploratory research analyses research ethics in the business and management contexts as espoused in perceived low risk ethics applications from business doctoral candidates in light of the principles of Australian research ethics guidelines. Applications are also analysed in terms of power relationships, methods of access and informed consent, pressure to complete research expeditiously, conflict of interest and cross-cultural understandings. Findings suggest that research design, personal relationships with participants and nuanced understandings of the contextual dimensions of risk may be of concern in the proposed research. However, a reflexive process also questions the cultural and other assumptions of both researchers and ethics administrators underlying these concerns.
This paper reports the quantitative stage of a mixed-methods research project focussing on attrac... more This paper reports the quantitative stage of a mixed-methods research project focussing on attracting engineers and skilled technologists to careers in the Australian rail industry. There is increased demand for engineering skills and a need to replace retirees yet it has been identified that rail is not attracting its share of entry level and mid-career professionals. Using career preference and brand equity theory the survey with engineering students and their influencers map what graduating engineers aspire to and what they ...
This is the accepted version of this article. To be published as : This is the author's vers... more This is the accepted version of this article. To be published as : This is the author's version published as: ... QUT Digital Repository: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/ ... Wallace, Michelle, Sheldon, Neroli, Lings, Ian, & Cameron, Roslyn (2010) Attraction and image for the Australian rail ...
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate progra... more The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate programs across the world. This paper explores the practices of DBA supervisors in the gap where the candidate is transitioning from the coursework phase to the thesis writing phase of the program. In particular, we explore how supervisors structure their supervision and the needs of candidates in this phase and what might be done to make this challenging transition a better experience for both candidate and supervisor. The lessons from this research can be applied to doctoral supervision more broadly. The research found that many candidates find the thesis component of their studies quite daunting and sought greater structure and direction from their supervisors in this phase; however, only some supervisors saw that a more structured approach was needed
Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the product... more Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the production of knowledge, patents and technology as well as by driving sustainable social and economic development. However there is a growing worldwide scarcity in almost all engineering fields and, while the career is generally well-remunerated with good career prospects, there is an under-representation of women studying or working in engineering roles. This chapter discusses the role of early socialisation, schooling and university education in contributing to the low levels of girls participating in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects needed to study engineering and the gender disparity in engineering courses as well as the leaky pipeline of qualified women in the engineering profession. The chapter also describes a range of initiatives that attempt to address these issues that have resulted in skills wastage and engineering skills shortages in most countries.
ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral cand... more ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral candidates, are an under researched area. This exploratory research analyses research ethics in the business and management contexts as espoused in perceived low risk ethics applications from business doctoral candidates in light of the principles of Australian research ethics guidelines. Applications are also analysed in terms of power relationships, methods of access and informed consent, pressure to complete research expeditiously, conflict of interest and cross-cultural understandings. Findings suggest that research design, personal relationships with participants and nuanced understandings of the contextual dimensions of risk may be of concern in the proposed research. However, a reflexive process also questions the cultural and other assumptions of both researchers and ethics administrators underlying these concerns.
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate progra... more The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate programs across the world. This paper explores the practices of DBA supervisors in the gap where the candidate is transitioning from the coursework phase to the thesis writing phase of the program. In particular, we explore how supervisors structure their supervision and the needs of candidates in this phase and what might be done to make this challenging transition a better experience for both candidate and supervisor. The lessons from this research can be applied to doctoral supervision more broadly. The research found that many candidates find the thesis component of their studies quite daunting and sought greater structure and direction from their supervisors in this phase; however, only some supervisors saw that a more structured approach was needed
GIEE 2011: Gender and Interdisciplinary Education for Engineers, 2012
Abstract There are still relatively few women in engineering studies in Australia. In overall com... more Abstract There are still relatively few women in engineering studies in Australia. In overall completions, women are outnumbered by men 5: 1 in Engineering and related technologies. At the same time many industries such as mining, construction and rail are in a growth phase. However, the rail industry, particularly, is not attracting sufficient engineers and skilled technicians from within the Australian labour market and is facing widespread retirements from an ageing workforce. Rail is thus trying to actively attract early and mid- ...
Chapters in Book 1 of this two-volume set explored literature pertaining to the shortage of engin... more Chapters in Book 1 of this two-volume set explored literature pertaining to the shortage of engineers in Australia, the ageing engineering workforce, issues of skilled migration, and career development and pathways. The companion chapter to this one in Book 1 explored attraction and image issues of certain industries that required a pipeline of engineers. This chapter will reflect on our research with final-year engineering students in Australian universities and TAFE colleges regarding their career aspirations, industries and/or organisations that they identify as attractive employers, and their perceptions of a low-profile industry, namely the Australian rail industry. This chapter will also discuss specific, evidence-based strategies and activities to enhance the image and attraction of low-profile industries.
Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the product... more Engineers are critical to the economic innovation and productivity of nations through the production of knowledge, patents and technology as well as by driving sustainable social and economic development. However there is a growing worldwide scarcity in almost all engineering fields and, while the career is generally well-remunerated with good career prospects, there is an under-representation of women studying or working in engineering roles. This chapter discusses the role of early socialisation, schooling and university education in contributing to the low levels of girls participating in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects needed to study engineering and the gender disparity in engineering courses as well as the leaky pipeline of qualified women in the engineering profession. The chapter also describes a range of initiatives that attempt to address these issues that have resulted in skills wastage and engineering skills shortages in most countries.
ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral cand... more ABSTRACT The ethical parameters of business research, especially that undertaken by doctoral candidates, are an under researched area. This exploratory research analyses research ethics in the business and management contexts as espoused in perceived low risk ethics applications from business doctoral candidates in light of the principles of Australian research ethics guidelines. Applications are also analysed in terms of power relationships, methods of access and informed consent, pressure to complete research expeditiously, conflict of interest and cross-cultural understandings. Findings suggest that research design, personal relationships with participants and nuanced understandings of the contextual dimensions of risk may be of concern in the proposed research. However, a reflexive process also questions the cultural and other assumptions of both researchers and ethics administrators underlying these concerns.
This paper reports the quantitative stage of a mixed-methods research project focussing on attrac... more This paper reports the quantitative stage of a mixed-methods research project focussing on attracting engineers and skilled technologists to careers in the Australian rail industry. There is increased demand for engineering skills and a need to replace retirees yet it has been identified that rail is not attracting its share of entry level and mid-career professionals. Using career preference and brand equity theory the survey with engineering students and their influencers map what graduating engineers aspire to and what they ...
This is the accepted version of this article. To be published as : This is the author's vers... more This is the accepted version of this article. To be published as : This is the author's version published as: ... QUT Digital Repository: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/ ... Wallace, Michelle, Sheldon, Neroli, Lings, Ian, & Cameron, Roslyn (2010) Attraction and image for the Australian rail ...
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate progra... more The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is one of a range of professional doctorate programs across the world. This paper explores the practices of DBA supervisors in the gap where the candidate is transitioning from the coursework phase to the thesis writing phase of the program. In particular, we explore how supervisors structure their supervision and the needs of candidates in this phase and what might be done to make this challenging transition a better experience for both candidate and supervisor. The lessons from this research can be applied to doctoral supervision more broadly. The research found that many candidates find the thesis component of their studies quite daunting and sought greater structure and direction from their supervisors in this phase; however, only some supervisors saw that a more structured approach was needed
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