If anyone is interested in forming an X-people's group with the goal of providing support and goals in balancing family and science career, I will happily facilitate. Please email me off-list. I had a great experience with a group of mothers completing their dissertations that served as a huge catalyst for professional development for all of us, along the lines of the article mentioned by David Inouye below: <http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2006/11/2006110301c/careers.html> http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2006/11/2006110301c/careers.html The discussion thread has done a great job of bringing issues out-- it seems helpful to move ahead with positive individual and collective decisions! Jennie ___________________________ J. W. Sheldon Yellowstone Ecological Research Center 2048 Analysis Drive Bozeman MT 59718 406-556-1414 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
