Women in astronomy and space science
Subtitle: meeting the challenges of an increasingly diverse workforce, proceedings from the conference held at the Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland, University College, October 21-23, 2009
By: edited by Anne L. Kinney . . . [et al.]
Contributors: Khachadourian, Diana; Millar, Pamela S.; Hartman, Colleen N.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Goddard Space Flight Center
Publisher: Goddard Space Flight Center]
Published: 2010
Place of publication: [Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
Subjects: Women astronomers; Congresses; Women scientists; Astronomy; Vocational guidance; Astronomers; Employment
Description: "Nearly three hundred women and men attended the three-day conference, which focused on the diversity of today's scientific professions and the challenges of tomorrow's leaders. Speakers shared their personal route to careers in areas such as instrument development, science management, non-profit organizations, and aerospace administration. Topics presented included: best practices for recruiting, promoting, mentoring, and retaining women and minorities; unconscious biases that influence how people are evaluated and demographics within the science field. There was a focus on the senior scientists who mentor and manage the workforce, the mid-career scientists who face the full range of challenges, including balancing home and work, and the early career scientists who represent the future of the field."
Notes: "In Memoriam, Dr. Beth A. Brown, 1969-2008." -- p. i.

Includes bibliographical references.