Waubonsee Community College

The woman scientist, meeting the challenges for a successful career, Clarice M. Yentsch and Carl J. Sindermann

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The woman scientist

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Clarice M. Yentsch and Carl J. Sindermann

meeting the challenges for a successful career

Rather than describing various scientific careers, the authors concentrate on describing "the status of women scientists in the predominantly male oriented world of science". Includes statistics on women in science throughout history, number of science degrees, a list of programs and organizations supporting women scientists, and the woman scientist questionnaire, etc

Introduction: Status of women scientists in the twentieth century -- Career goals of women scientists -- Early education and training of women scientists -- A time line approach to women's life-styles as career scientists -- Employment, underemployment, and unemployment -- Scientific support roles: associates, technicians, and assistants -- Women scientists in positions of power and influence -- Women scientists as mentors and role models -- The mobile woman scientist -- Participating in the fraternities, clubs, and societies of science -- Perceptions and realities -- Subtle forms of gender-based differential treatment in science -- Eras in the careers of women scientists -- Conclusions and a forecast for the year 2000