Sylvia Beyer, Ph.D.

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Research Interests

My recent research interest focuses on reasons for the underrepresentation of women in science. I have conducted several studies on this topic (see my publication list).

Grants and Consulting

• From 2000-2005 I was Principal Investigator on a $428,367 grant from the National Science Foundation for the proposal "Predictors of Women's Interest and Retention in Undergraduate IT Majors". Results of the studies can be found under Publications and Presentations.

• I have served on the advisory board of another NSF grant.

• I have participated in NSF site visits of multi-million dollar grants and served as panelist for NSF on several occasions. I have also reviewed seed grants for the National Center for Women in IT.

• As a consultant I conducted a gender climate study and wrote an official report for a private liberal arts college.

• I also served as a consultant to increase the recruitment and retention of women at a Computer Science department at a private liberal arts college.

• I have served as a consultant for members of the National Center for Women in IT.

• I served as advisor and mentor for a team of Physics instructors to increase awareness of gender issues at the Curricular Reform Institute, Oshkosh, WI.