1. I'm linking a *New York Times* Opinion piece addressing, from several
women's points of view, a number of topics being discussed in this thread:
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/04/30/motherhood-vs-feminism/lets-not-pass-judgment-on-parenting-styles
2. After careful reading and consi
Listserv: 1. ...i decided to take a "quick and dirty" look @female Nobel
laureates in an attempt to assess how they did it and to document their
numbers compared to male honorees...(see link below)...
2. ...since 1895 (when the prize was inaugurated), 44 women have received a
Nobel, 17 of these (~3
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What a great and important conversation to have. If any of us ever said
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> intent to stifle her- that is unfortunate.
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> > Mark
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As a 48-year old Research Associate, who began a PhD program as a
non-married, childless woman, who has since married, given birth to a
son, and is now widowed, I am probably in a position to comment on the
challenges of balancing life as a professional scientist, colleague,
parent, head of hou
t to
> stifle her- that is unfortunate.
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> Mark
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> [mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Silvia Secchi
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[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Silvia Secchi
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To David's point regarding productivity:
http://www.salon.com/2012/03/14/bring_back_the_40_hour_work_week/
Don't worry if you refuse to work an 80 hour work week. You may be just as
productive as those working 40 hour weeks and still have time for family
and other pursuits.
Clara, I respectfully disagree with some of your points. I will not detail
each point, but will simply point out that collaboration is now the norm in
science. Look at the lists of authors, sometimes running to 10, on a paper
nowadays.
People should get respect and reputation for the contribu
Men make the rules, men win the game, Clara. People like you that do not
question the system or do not try to change it perpetuate a dysfunctional
professional environment.
Silvia Secchi
Assistant Professor, Energy Economics & Policy
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
On Apr 11, 2012, at
Andres: 1. ...i think i really do "hear" what you are saying, and i "get"
that the advantages afforded to professional females (including females in
research science careers) in some countries are beneficial to them and
their families...
2. ...however, what level of Science are these females doing.
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