Science by Women: Stories From Careers in STEM

This book provides a roadmap for those embarking on a career in STEM, focusing on paths taken by women and offering practical advice and insights into challenges and opportunities in the field. It is part of the Organization for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD) Branch Book project and aims to inspire women and men, girls, and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure the future in STEM.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book serves as a valuable guide for individuals embarking on a career in STEM, particularly in the research or industry sectors. By focusing on the experiences of women who have navigated these historically male-dominated fields, the contributors offer insightful anecdotes, practical tips, and personal challenges they encountered along the way. The authors provide practical advice, emphasizing soft skills that are often overlooked in traditional classroom settings. The book covers a wide range of topics, including research collaborations, performance enhancement, the gender lens in research design and development, imposter syndrome experienced by many women in science, ethics in science, scaling feminine leadership, being an influencer as a science leader, and optimizing time and resources for career advancement in science from resource-poor environments. Additionally, the book will be of interest to those who are passionate about science and its societal implications. As an integral part of the Organization for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD), University of Port Harcourt Branch Book project, the book aims to inspire women, men, girls, and boys to pursue and excel in STEM, securing a prosperous future for themselves and contributing to the advancement of society.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 242 x 173 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030830311
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022