Bibliograph

Breaking in, women's accounts of how choices shape STEM careers, Ann Wolverton, Lisa Nagaoka, and Mimi Wolverton ; foreword by Donna J. Dean

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Label

Breaking in, women's accounts of how choices shape STEM careers, Ann Wolverton, Lisa Nagaoka, and Mimi Wolverton ; foreword by Donna J. Dean

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-221) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breaking in

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

900684173

Responsibility statement

Ann Wolverton, Lisa Nagaoka, and Mimi Wolverton ; foreword by Donna J. Dean

Series statement

The journeys to leadership series

Sub title

women's accounts of how choices shape STEM careers

Summary

This volume showcases the stories of eight women scientists who have achieved successful careers in the academy, industry and government. Breaking In offers insights into the challenges and barriers that women face in entering STEM, while also describing these women's motivations, the choices they made along their paths, and the intellectual satisfactions and excitement of scientific discovery they derive from their work.--From Association for Women in Science (AWIS) website

Table Of Contents

The realities of breaking in -- Fascination, fun, and flexibility / Cynthia Barnhart -- A curious mind / Linda S. Birnbaum -- The consummate professor / Susan Blessing -- Academia : a good fit / Teresa D. Golden -- A life full of serendipitous options / Sharon Hays -- Enjoying a life that fits / Angela Hessler -- An ardent adventurer / Bonnie F. Jacobs -- Just happened to be in the right place at the right time, and incredibly bright / Radia Perlman -- The realities of choice -- Is the past the present? -- Hidden choices -- Choices: Is the past the future?

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