Success strategies for women in science : a portable mentor / edited by Peggy A. Pritchard.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pritchard, Peggy.

Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

Series:

Continuing professional development (Burlington, Mass.)

Continuing professional development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in science--Vocational guidance.

Women in science.

Science--Vocational guidance.

Science.

Physical Description:

xxx, 316 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2006]

Summary:

This book, for women nearing the end of their formal training and beginning their careers in science, will draw on the experience of successful female scientists in academia, industry and research institutes from across North America and Europe. The contributors provide readers with a broad perspective on life as a scientist. Chapters address topics such as mentorship, networking and balancing career and family responsibilities and discusses the current issues and concerns women will face as they plan their careers. * Practical advice and real-life stories * Includes a biography and current contact information for each chapter contributor * An annotated list of resources on the Internet provides readers with starting points for developing their own success networks

Contents:

Career management / Peggy A. Pritchard

Continuing professional development / Christine Faerber and Anngienetta Johnson

Training and working abroad / Mary Osborn

Climbing the ladder / Ilene J. Busch-Vishniac

Mentoring / Christine S. Grant

Networking / Patricia Rankin and Joyce McCarl Nielsen

Mental toughness / Peggy A. Pritchard

Personal style / M. Elizabeth Cannon and Kathleen Sendall

Communicating science / Christine Szymanski

Time stress / Peggy A. Pritchard

Balancing professional and personal life / Sarah E. Randolph ... [et al.]

Transitions / Margaret Ann-Armour and Dorothy Tovell.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

ISBN:

0120884119

9780120884117

OCLC:

61757925

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