NSF ADVANCE Program for Institutional Transformation
Timeframe: January 2009 - ongoing
Sponsor/Client: National Science Foundation
Partners: Georgia Institute of Technology
and the National Science Foundation
What is NSF's ADVANCE Program?
NSF's goal of the ADVANCE program is to develop systemic approaches
to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.ADVANCE is dedicated to analyzing and eliminating gender disparies in the academic setting. At Georgia Tech, it provides resources to:
reduce gender bias within the academic setting;
As of 2007, women composed just over 20% of College of Architecture faculty, including three full professors. About 40% of graduate and undergraduate students in the College were female.
There have been huge advancements in gender equality in past decades, particularly at Georgia Tech. However, research here and at other schools show that there are still disparities in promotion and tenure practices, in the proportion of women in full professorships, in allocation of duties, in informal departmental communication and interaction, and in expectations regarding personal or family life. Some of this research is available at:
If you have any updates or questions about the COA ADVANCE Professor or Activites, please contact Michelle Marcus, Research Scientist, CQGRD.
