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Success strategies for women in science :

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0080455654

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0120884119

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1280633247

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661063324X

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9780080455655

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9780120884117

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9781280633249

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9786610633241

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Success strategies for women in science :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

a portable mentor /

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Peggy A. Pritchard.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Burlington, MA :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Elsevier Academic Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2006.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xxx, 316 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations

Series Title

Continuing professional development

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Career management / Peggy A. Pritchard -- Continuing professional development / Christine Faerber and Anngienetta Johnson -- Training and working abroad / Mary Osborn -- Climbing the ladder / Ilene J. Busch-Vishniac -- Mentoring / Christine S. Grant -- Networking / Patricia Rankin and Joyce McCarl Nielsen -- Mental toughness / Peggy A. Pritchard -- Personal style / M. Elizabeth Cannon and Kathleen Sendall -- Communicating science / Christine Szymanski -- Time stress / Peggy A. Pritchard -- Balancing professional and personal life / Sarah E. Randolph [and others] -- Transitions / Margaret Ann-Armour and Dorothy Tovell.

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Contributors -- Foreward -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Prologue: "A Magnificent Obsession" -- Career Management -- Continuing Professional Development -- Training and Working Abroad -- Climbing the Ladder -- Mentoring -- Networking -- Mental Toughness -- Personal Style -- Communicating Science -- Time Stress -- Balancing Professional and Personal Life Transitions Index.

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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 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.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Elsevier Science & Technology

Stock Number

104576:104599

Title

Success strategies for women in science.

International Standard Book Number

9780120884117

Science-- Vocational guidance.

Women in science-- Vocational guidance.

Achievement.

Career Mobility.

Female

Humans.

Science.

Vocational Guidance.

Women, Working.

Femmes dans les sciences-- Orientation professionnelle.

Sciences-- Orientation professionnelle.

Science-- Vocational guidance.

SOCIAL SCIENCE-- Women's Studies.

Women in science-- Vocational guidance.

SOC-- 028000

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Pritchard, Peggy A.

Date of Transaction

20201207234042.0

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