Women's high school and university experiences that influence the pursuit of undergraduate mathematics degrees

Abstract

This paper situates and describes my current research on gender issues in mathematics at the post-secondary level in Canada. I first present the current situation, a chronology of perspectives on the issue, and other related empirical studies. I then present the findings from my pilot study and the status of my current research, both of which describe and explore the experiences of women who persevered with mathematics at the undergraduate degree level.