ABSTRACT

How can we solve this dilemma faced by academic women scientists and engineers? The 450 women I surveyed are highly educated and successful. They have completed Ph.D. degrees and postdoctoral experiences at the most prestigious institutions in the country. They have succeeded in obtaining a coveted tenure-track position at either a Research I institution or a highly ranked small liberal arts college. Each has competed to obtain a prestigious NSF or CBL award. Most still love their chosen field of science or engineering.