CHED 1450 |
| Science is a creative process. The need to "build a life" can impose constraints on the desire to build a career. In the past, "great men" of science have relied on assistants and spouses to manage their lives; thus, they did not have to choose. The entry of women into science in significant ways is forcing a re-examination of the work-life balance and the institution's role in helping to support this. Dr. Zare's bold policy to support graduate students during child-bearing years strikes at the heart of the discussion of work-life balance and the role of the university to support this. This is one of a number of decisions that universities and workplaces must make to create family-friendly policies and an environment to support scientists—female and male—in their creative ventures. |
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George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education: Symposium in Honor of Richard N. Zare: Intersystem Crossing in Chemical Education
8:30 AM-12:05 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Melrose, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |