Survey findings from PROGRESS study

WCC 37

Susan A. Nolan, nolansus@shu.edu1, Janine P. Buckner, buckneja@shu.edu1, and Cecilia H. Marzabadi, marzabce@shu.edu2. (1) Department of Psychology and Center for Women's Studies, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, (2) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
In this survey study we explored the perceptions and experiences of male and female graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty members, and administrators. Specifically, we explored their perceptions of the barriers to success that women experience in chemistry. We also examined the practices employed by chemistry departments and/or universities to encourage, recruit, and retain women. Because it is hypothesized that the number of female faculty members at a given institution can affect practices, policies, and outcomes for junior female faculty members, we divided the participants based on the characteristics of their institutions: schools with fewer and schools with more female faculty members. Thus, we were able to note trends particular to each group. Issues related to the departmental environment and the balancing of career and life issues in academic careers will be discussed related to these practices.
 

The ADVANCE Project
8:30 AM-11:35 AM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Sheraton Boston -- Berkeley A/B, Oral

Women Chemists Committee

The 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23, 2007