WCC 35 |
| PROGRESS is an American Chemical Society project designed in 2002 to support the advancement, participation, and leadership of women chemists and chemical engineers in the workplace. Its goals are to assist entry-level professionals find employment and support early- and mid-career professionals seeking advancement. Seven programs made up the PROGRESS Project: Corporate Recognition, Web-based Resource Center; Be Visible: Funding Speaker Opportunities; ACS Course on Business & Leadership Skills for Women in the Chemical Workforce; Thriving in the Workplace Roadshows: An Awareness Program; GROW: Grants for Renewal Opportunities for Women; and Academic Awareness/Site Visits. Each program addresses the following issues in facilitating women's participation and advancement in chemistry: Partnerships: Cooperative interaction with other organizations to share success stories and best practices for advancing women's careers; Reflection: Use of data to monitor the level of involvement of women in the activities of the Society and the percentage of women in senior-level positions as it reflects their general representation in the graduate school population; Openness: Communication about success strategies critical to career advancement and the challenges faced at career transitions; Grants: Funding for new opportunities and experiences that can increase visibility and enhance scientific reputation; Resources: Career development information, statistical information, development tools, etc.; Education: Structured career development; Site Visits: Advisory teams to assist in identifying and addressing barriers to the attraction and retention of women; Successes: Recognition of successes and best practices. The symposium will focus on the activities and results of each PROGRESS program. |
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The ADVANCE Project
8:30 AM-11:35 AM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Sheraton Boston -- Berkeley A/B, Oral
Women Chemists Committee |