Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering

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2004, Volume10

Issue 4

116 pages

DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v10.i4

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Ruth E. Fassinger
University of Maryland

Kathryn Scantlebury
University of Delaware

Geraldine Richmond
Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403

This article presents quantitative results of a study of 139 academic women in the chemical sciences who participated in a professional development program sponsored by the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists. The study investigated variables frequently examined in the vocational psychology of women: approaches to achievement, coping strategies, career advancement, the home-work interface, workplace climate, and mentoring. The article presents and discusses results in the context of unique issues faced by women in scientific careers.

DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v10.i4.10 Download article, 297-316 pages

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