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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pritchard, Peggy A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in science--Vocational guidance.

Women in science.

Science--Vocational guidance.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (348 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The under-representation of women in science is a well-documented fact that is of increasing concern to educators, administrators and government policy makers. This book, for women nearing the end of their formal training and beginning their careers in science, draws upon 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 discu

Contents:

front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Contributors; Foreword; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PROLOGUE; body; 1 CAREER MANAGEMENT; 2 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; 3 TRAINING AND WORKING ABROAD; 4 CLIMBING THE LADDER; 5 MENTORING; 6 NETWORKING; 7 MENTAL TOUGHNESS; 8 PERSONAL STYLE; 9 COMMUNICATING SCIENCE; 10 TIME STRESS; 11 BALANCING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE; 12 TRANSITIONS; index; COLOR PLATE

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610633241

9781280633249

1280633247

9780080455655

0080455654

OCLC:

437172453