Women in Science : Experiences of Academics in Switzerland.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Cia, Annalisa.

Contributor:

Hellmüller, Sara.

Mesok, Elizabeth.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bielefeld : transcript Verlag, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Women in science face particular challenges, such as structural inequalities, highly competitive work environments, and at times toxic cultures.This collection conveys the experiences of women academics in Switzerland, featuring insights from twelve scholars across various universities and disciplines.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Foreword / Cassidy R. Sugimoto

Preface / Annalisa De Cia, Sara Hellmüller, Elizabeth Mesok

Part I: Navigating Adversity and Opportunities: Stories of Perseverance and Triumph

Chapter 1: A Dream of Faith / Catalina Pimiento

Chapter 2: In Pursuit of Peace / Elizabeth Mesok

Chapter 3: Navigating the Tides of Academia / Lucia Kleint

Chapter 4: Chasing That Sparkle of Passion / Annalisa De Cia

Chapter 5: The History and Presence of Motherhood and Academia / Stefanie Mahrer

Chapter 6: Mums, Academia Needs You! / Macarena Toll-Riera

Chapter 7: Passion for Parasites: The Compass for My Career / Stefanie Knopp

Part II: Be(com)ing a Scientist: Key Values and Traits of Academics

Chapter 8: Some Key Ingredients for Becoming a Scientist / Petra Vetter

Chapter 9: Be Less Curious about People and More Curious about Ideas / Camilla Jandus

Chapter 10: Choosing the Game You Want to Play / Meike Ramon

Chapter 11: What It Means to Be a Leader / Gina Garland

Chapter 12: Take Good Care / Sara Hellmüller

Appendix

List of Contributors

Notes:

This eBook is made available Open Access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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ISBN:

3-8394-0539-4

Publisher Number:

10.14361/9783839405390