Career Growth for Females in Sciences, the Challenges, Opportunities and Experiences.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Etienne, Jan.

Series:

Gender Studies

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Lived Places Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

An insightful exploration of the challenges, opportunities, and lived experiences shaping career growth for women and girls in the sciences.

Contents:

FrontCover

Half-Title

Title Page

Copyright Information

Abstract

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Part I Learning from the past to the present: Experiences, challenges and opportunities

Introduction

1 Reflecting on experiences and lessons learned from a university engaged in training and mentoring women in sciences for career growth advancement

2 Personal experiences on career growth for females in sciences as shared by a female-top rated African scientist

Navigating personal and professional challenges

Key strategies for career success

Foundations for a thriving career

3 Experiences and lessons for career growth for females in sciences from the perspectives of educators in higher institutions of learning

The challenge from the trainer's desk

The trainer's toolkit: Strategies for building an inclusive system

Rewrite the curriculum and rethink how we teach

Build robust mentorship and networking programs

Drive institutional policy reform

Foster a safe and supportive culture

Conclusion: A collaborative mission

4 Experiences and lessons for career growth for females in sciences: Perspectives of educators in lower levels of education (primary school)

The core challenge: Gendered perceptions of science

Opportunities arising from a niche expertise

Systemic and environmental barriers

Recommendations for improvement

Part II Learning from the past and the present, experiences, challenges and opportunities underlying career growth for females in sciences, perspectives from research

5 Balancing family and career: Strategies for female doctors in Uganda public medical services

The heart of the matter: challenges for Uganda's female doctors

The core conflict: Culture versus career

The high stakes of imbalance.

How we know this: The research method

Findings from the field

The challenges: A three-pronged problem

Response: Strategies for coping

Recommendations: Building a more supportive system

1. Reform official policies

2. Drive institutional change

3. Shift the culture

4. Strengthen support networks

5. Prioritize mental health

Conclusion: A path forward

6 Local leaders and girl child education: Lessons from Kampango Primary School in Karamoja region, Uganda

The Karamoja context: A legacy of disparity

The power of local leadership: Shifting hearts and minds

Findings at a glance: Key data from the study

Actions and initiatives: How local leaders make a difference

Conclusion: A shared responsibility

7 Review of the experiences, challenges and opportunities for women in the energy sector: Women in Uganda's oil and gas industry in perspective

Introduction: The new frontier for women in energy

A brief history: From "Rosie the Riveter" to Africa's oil fields

The Ugandan context: A snapshot in numbers

Portraits of progress: The women shaping Uganda's oil sector

Opportunities on the horizon

Persistent challenges

Conclusion: An equitable and sustainable future

8 The ultimate rise of women in STEM fields

Introduction: A passionate plea

The problem in three pictures

The biggest barrier: "We're good at more than just baking"

Portraits of power: The Amazon warriors

A call to action: Plant the seed and watch it grow

9 Perspectives from Kenya

The STEM gender gap: From global problem to local reality

The Kenyan context: Good policies, stubborn barriers

How we know this: The research method

Findings: The obstacle course for women in STEM

Forces for change: Mentors, role models, and policy.

Conclusion and recommendations: A blueprint for equity

10 Perspectives from India

The double bind: Navigating culture and career in Indian physics

The first hurdle: Societal and cultural expectations

The second hurdle: Institutional barriers

Forging a new path: Opportunities for empowerment

Conclusion: Unlocking India's full scientific potential

11 Empowering women in science for a sustainable future: A global perspective

The global landscape: A snapshot in numbers

The obstacle course: Why the gender gap persists

Portraits of progress: Stories of impact

The toolkit for change: Strategies for empowerment

Conclusion: An equation we can't afford to get wrong

12 Galaxies of potential: Encouraging females in the cosmos of physics

Introduction: A universe of untapped talent

Ghosts in the machine: The invisible pioneers of physics

The leaky pipeline: Why does physics lose so many women?

The problem starts early: Education and stereotypes

The obstacle course of academia: Bias and hostile environments

The double bind: Work-life balance

Fixing the pipeline: A toolkit for an inclusive future

Conclusion: A universe of potential

13 Shared journeys: Experiences of women in the sciences in East Africa

The shared journey: Experiences of women in East African science

A landscape of opportunity

The persistent challenges

Conclusion: A call for systemic change

14 Reflections on perceived role models and personal experiences

My foundation: A mother and a question

Bringing science to life: My school experience

The double-edged sword: Opportunities and challenges

The opportunities

The challenges

Conclusion: It takes a village

Recommendations

15 Lived experiences of females in sciences, a panel discussion.

Introduction

Franny Martha Alaroker: Overcoming trauma and the double burden

Amel-Elsati Mustafa: Literacy, progress, and a ray of hope

Nosiba Abd Elhaleem: Finding purpose in science

Part III Personal narratives and role models in science

16 Not just a man's job: Building a life in biomedical engineering

From disappointment to redirection

Professional development and strategic networking

Navigating a challenging career path

Confronting societal and gender-based challenges

Recommendations for women in STEM

17 Women in engineering experience

Origins and a resilient academic path

Innovation and career-defining moments

Navigating systemic and personal challenges

Conclusion: Paving the way forward

18 Perseverance

A constant struggle for education

A life-altering personal challenge

Navigating university against the odds

Core message: Never give up

19 A student's personal experiences

The onset of a life-altering crisis

Family betrayal and a mother's protection

Social rejection and professional setbacks

A turning point at university

Conclusion and key lessons

20 Personal experiences

Navigating educational hurdles

Transition to work and the drive for professionalization

Lessons learned and advice

21 Personal experience

The broader context: Women's economic emancipation in Uganda

A Personal narrative: Opportunities amidst poverty

22 Personal experience

The gendered digital divide: From past to present

The dangers and challenges of technology for girls

Conclusion and recommendation

23 My life experiences in primary as a girl

A holistic learning experience

Navigating simple, everyday challenges

Opportunities for growth.

Recommendations from a child's perspective

Part IV Further reflections and readings

24 Not just a man's job: Building a life in biomedical engineering

Professional development opportunities

Challenges

25 Women in engineering experience

How it all started

Leadership experience

Innovation

Engineering work involvement

Conclusion

26 Perseverance

27 Career growth for females in sciences: Experiences, opportunities and challenges

Opportunities

Conclusion: Educate a female child for a better future

Acknowledgement

28 Experiences, challenges and opportunities from primary school to work

29 Women in the context of economic prosperity

30 The girl-child in the era of digitalization

31 My life experiences in primary as a girl

Recommendation

References

Reading assignments

Part I Reflection questions

Part II Reflection questions

Reflection questions for parts III and IV

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-917503-70-9