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Success strategies for women in science = a portable mentor /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Success strategies for women in science/ edited by Peggy A. Pritchard.
Reminder of title:	a portable mentor /
other author:	Pritchard, Peggy A.
Published:	Burlington, MA :Elsevier Academic Press, : c2006.,
Description:	xxx, 316 p. :ill. ; : 23 cm.;
Subject:	Women in science - Vocational guidance. -
Online resource:	An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
ISBN:	9780120884117

Success strategies for women in science = a portable mentor /
Success strategies for women in sciencea portable mentor /[electronic resource] :edited by Peggy A. Pritchard. - Burlington, MA :Elsevier Academic Press,c2006. - xxx, 316 p. :ill. ;23 cm. - Continuing professional development. - Continuing professional development (Burlington, Mass.).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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.

Electronic reproduction.
Amsterdam :
Elsevier Science & Technology,
2007.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

ISBN: 9780120884117

Source: 104576:104599Elsevier Science & Technologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.comSubjects--Topical Terms:

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Women in science
--Vocational guidance.Index Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: Q130 / .S83 2006eb

Dewey Class. No.: 305.43/5

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