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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 successfu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Pritchard, Peggy A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2006.
Colección:Continuing professional development (Burlington, Mass.)
Temas:
Women in science > Vocational guidance.
Science > Vocational guidance.
Science.
Success.
Vocational guidance.
Women > Employment.
Working class women.
Human beings.
Female
Humans
Science
Women, Working
Achievement
Career Mobility
Vocational Guidance
Career Choice
Femmes dans les sciences > Orientation professionnelle.
Sciences > Orientation professionnelle.
Sciences.
Travailleuses.
Succès.
Orientation professionnelle.
Êtres humains.
sciences (philosophy)
vocational guidance.
working class.
workers.
science (modern discipline)
Homo sapiens (species)
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Women's Studies.
Working class women
Women > Employment
Vocational guidance
Success
Science > Vocational guidance
Women in science > Vocational guidance
dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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 discusses the current issues and concerns women face in their careers. * Details skills complementing scientific training and expertise that are proven to enhance potential for success, including networking and mental toughness * Provides insights into balancing professional and personal responsibilities * Written by outstanding female scienctists representing diverse scientific backgrounds and interests * Offers pracical advice and real-life stories that address currrent issues and concerns * A professional resource with international perspective.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxx, 316 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780120884117
0120884119
0080455654
9780080455655
1280633247
9781280633249
9786610633241
661063324X

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