02806nam 22005894a 450 991045848520332120200520144314.01-280-63324-797866106332410-08-045565-4(CKB)1000000000364725(EBL)269567(OCoLC)437172453(SSID)ssj0000253343(PQKBManifestationID)11240161(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000253343(PQKBWorkID)10187112(PQKB)10563079(MiAaPQ)EBC269567(PPN)198670796(Au-PeEL)EBL269567(CaPaEBR)ebr10138124(EXLCZ)99100000000036472520050915d2006 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrSuccess strategies for women in science[electronic resource] a portable mentor /edited by Peggy A. PritchardBurlington, MA Elsevier Academic Pressc20061 online resource (348 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-12-397775-4 0-12-088411-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 PLATEThe 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 discuWomen in scienceVocational guidanceScienceVocational guidanceElectronic books.Women in scienceVocational guidance.ScienceVocational guidance.305.43/5Pritchard Peggy A892205MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910458485203321Success strategies for women in science1992381UNINA