1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Megan A. Moreno (Author), Rachel Katzenellenbogen (Contributor)
There has never been a better time to for a handbook focused on women
in science. In May 2016, the American Association for the Advancement
of Science posted an article titled “We need to do more for women in
science.” This book describes the importance of carving out spaces for
women in science and includes the unique strengths of women scientists
as well as challenges they tend to face. Studies of women leadership
consistently illustrate that women demonstrate strengths in leadership
across communities and have skills in bringing together groups towards a
common goal. The role of women in context is an important one in
science, but has not been the focus of previous texts about careers in
science or medicine.
This first of its kind book develops
an understanding of research careers occurring within a greater
community of colleagues and academicians as well as the fact that women
themselves lead within a group, a community, and a context. The book
focuses on women who are pursuing research careers in academic medicine
with specific emphasis on women in science and research as well as
lessons learned from fellow female scientists. It also provides key
strategies and skills centered on the social ecological model as well as
a sense of community with other women scientists. The book is organized
thematically using the social ecological model as a framework in which
we all live and complete our work.
Women Rock Science
is a valuable resource that can be used in a variety of settings. It is
beneficial for University classes as well as lab group meetings. It
also places an emphasis on community and can be shared with one’s
community of mentors, mentees and colleagues.
