Gender Differences in Visualization Skills - An International Perspective

Authors

  • Renata Gorska Cracow University of Technology
  • Sheryl A. Sorby Michigan State University
  • Cornelie Leopold University of Kaiserslautern

Abstract

Three-dimensional visualization skills are critically important for success in engineering careers.  A variety of strategies have been implemented to enhance the spatial visualization skills of engineering students.  Along with these strategies, standardized tests such as the MCT (Mental Cutting Test), the MRT (Mental Rotations Test) and the PSVT:R (Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations) have been utilized as a means for measuring spatial ability.  This paper examines the factors which seem to be significant in the development of visualization skills and also examines gender differences in background and in visualization ability for students enrolled in U.S., German and Polish technical universities.  Thus, gender differences in visualization skills which cross international boundaries can be studies.

Author Biography

Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology

On sabbatical to MTU 1997-98

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Issue

Vol. 62 No. 3 (1998): Autumn

Section

Engineering Design Graphics Journal (archives)

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