” must read for anyone interested in encouraging girls and women in the world of IT. Full of information and inspiration-this volume is a treasure.” -author of Has Feminism Changed Science?, Director of the Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Stanford University, March 2007
“”Educators and any involved in information technology recruits in general and women’s studies in particular will find this packed with important suggestions and insights.”” –California Bookwatch, July 2007“”Given the discussions and survey results included, this book is an excellent tool for developers of mentoring and diversity program initiatives in academia … This book validates the need to create opportunities and provide a framework for young girls and women to consider a career in IT.”” –CHOICE Magazine, November 2007
“”In Bezug auf nationale Initiativen, die mehr Frauen an die Informatik heranführen wollen, bringt die Lektüre … deutschen Lesern Gewinn.”” -Buchkritik, November 2007
“”A key contribution of Reconfiguring the Firewall is the global focus and interdisciplinary perspective of the book. The chapters explore gender and IT issues specific to various regional, national and international contexts. Consequently, much of the analysis is directed at advancing the understanding of sociopolitical, environmental and cultural factors that play a significant role in females’ decision to pursue IT careers. . . . [This book] is a single source for state-of-the-art research on the topic of women in IT. The book provides an expansive analysis of diverse intellectual discourses, theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and recommendations to attract and retain more women in IT. . . . Most definitely Reconfiguring the Firewall is a ‘must have’ for researchers, educators, practitioners, policy makers or anyone concerned about gender stratification in IT educational programs and professions.”” -Jeria L. Quesenberry, Information Technology and People, July 2009″
Dr. Carol J. Burger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and coordinator of the Science and Gender Equity Program at Virginia Tech. She is the founder and editor of the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, now in its 10th year of publication.
Dr. Elizabeth G. Creamer is professor of educational research in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech, and Director of Research and Assessment for VTAdvance, a project funded by the National Science Foundation to advance the climate for women in science and engineering.
Dr. Peggy S. Meszaros is professor of Human Development and Director of the Center for Information Technology Impacts on Children, Youth, and Families at Virginia Tech. She has published over 80 scholarly articles and book chapters.
