Hidden Lives of Women in STEM

Hidden Lives of Women in STEM
Author: Lori Rodriguez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: Minorities in engineering
ISBN: 9781970186017

"Real women. Real talk. Real life. More than half the women in STEM leave by mid-career. And those that stay hold less than a quarter of the C-Suite roles in tech. Yet the women in this book had broken through. Why were they different? What was their secret? How can we follow their lead? From small-town girl to Astronaut Hall of Famer, Apartheid to CIO, high-school runaway to software CEO, LA sweatshop to founding a successful video game production studio. This powerful, sometimes heartwrenching, collection of twelve first-person biographies oozes strength, vulnerability, and hard-won wisdom. A page-turner overflowing with actionable insights – from crucial conversations at work to heart-to-hearts with partners. Hidden Lives is a real-life roadmap for beating the odds in STEM. A must-read for Students searching for role models, career ideas, or how to adult like a boss; Mid-career women questioning their next steps; Executives looking for uplifting, relatable stories about women like them; Parents wondering, “How can I support my daughter in science, technology, engineering, and math?”; Book clubs, employee resource groups, and women's groups – over 50 provocative questions to get your conversations going; Makes a perfect onboarding gift for new employees in tech roles or within tech companies; Anyone who wants to be a better advocate or loves biographies with strong heroines! Includes riveting stories of resilience from leaders like 3x astronaut and President of Sierra Space Janet Kavandi as well as a high school runaway turned software CEO and a first-generation immigrant who went from an LA sweatshop to leading a video game production studio." --

The Madame Curie Complex

The Madame Curie Complex
Author: Julie Des Jardins
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2010-03-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1558616551

The historian and author of Lillian Gilbreth examines the “Great Man” myth of science with profiles of women scientists from Marie Curie to Jane Goodall. Why is science still considered to be predominantly male profession? In The Madame Curie Complex, Julie Des Jardin dismantles the myth of the lone male genius, reframing the history of science with revelations about women’s substantial contributions to the field. She explores the lives of some of the most famous female scientists, including Jane Goodall, the eminent primatologist; Rosalind Franklin, the chemist whose work anticipated the discovery of DNA’s structure; Rosalyn Yalow, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist; and, of course, Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning pioneer whose towering, mythical status has both empowered and stigmatized future generations of women considering a life in science. With lively anecdotes and vivid detail, The Madame Curie Complex reveals how women scientists have changed the course of science—and the role of the scientist—throughout the twentieth century. They often asked different questions, used different methods, and came up with different, groundbreaking explanations for phenomena in the natural world.

The Hidden Life of Girls

The Hidden Life of Girls
Author: Majorie Harness Goodwin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1405178299

Winner of the Best Book of 2008 from The International Gender and Language Association In this ground-breaking ethnography of girls on a playground, Goodwin offers a window into their complex social worlds. Combats stereotypes that have dominated theories on female moral development by challenging the notion that girls are inherently supportive of each other Examines the stances that girls on a playground in a multicultural school setting assume and shows how they position themselves in their peer groups Documents the language practices and degradation rituals used to sanction friends and to bully others Part of the Blackwell Studies in Discourse and Culture Series

Hidden Lives, Public Personae

Hidden Lives, Public Personae
Author: Emily Hemelrijk
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190463821

Roman cities have rarely been studied from the perspective of women, and studies of Roman women mainly focus on the city of Rome. Studying the civic participation of women in the towns of Italy outside Rome and in the numerous cities of the Latin-speaking provinces of the Roman Empire, this books offers a new view on Roman women and urban society in the Roman Principate. Drawing on epigraphy and archaeology, and to a lesser extent on legal and literary texts, women's civic roles as priestesses, benefactresses and patronesses or 'mothers' of cities and associations (collegia and the Augustales) are brought to the fore. In contrast to the city of Rome, which was dominated by the imperial family, wealthy women in the local Italian and provincial towns had ample opportunity to leave their mark on the city. Their motives to spend their money, time and energy for the benefit of their cities and the rewards their contributions earned them take centre stage. Assessing the meaning and significance of their contributions for themselves and their families and for the cities that enjoyed them, the book presents a new and detailed view of the role of women and gender in Roman urban life.

Hidden Lives, Public Personae

Hidden Lives, Public Personae
Author: Emily Ann Hemelrijk
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2015
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190251883

By its in-depth discussion of women's civic roles in the towns outside Rome, this study offers a compelling new vision of Roman women's integration into their communities and contributes to a more comprehensive view of civic life under the Roman Empire.

Women in Science

Women in Science
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593377648

The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science. The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!

Hidden No More

Hidden No More
Author: Caroline Kennon
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534562443

In recent years, the stories of black women in scientific and mathematical fields have finally emerged from the shadows of history to inspire new generations of Americans. Through engaging main text filled with quotes from prominent figures, readers understand how black women who pursued careers in science and math helped shape the history of the world and continue to shape its future. Eye-catching photographs make this complex and influential topic easily relatable, while informative sidebars provide a thorough investigation of powerful women in powerful careers.

Women and the Challenge of STEM Professions

Women and the Challenge of STEM Professions
Author: Patricia Arredondo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2022-01-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030622037

This timely volume identifies factors that impede the success of women in STEM professions and demonstrates the negative impact of sexual harassment on women’s physical health, mental health, and job performance. Focusing specifically on the narratives of women in higher education, the authors illuminate the structural and systemic barriers facing women working as graduate students, faculty, and administrators. Drawing on insights from the #metoo and #timesup movements as well as the Brett Kavanaugh Senate hearings, this book: Provides real-life narratives as clarifying examples Validates the experiences of women struggling to negotiate the STEM workplace Recommends specific helpful practices for both women and employers .This book will be a valuable resource for those in academia and the workplace, and serve as an illuminating of women's experience generally.

Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation

Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation
Author: Pamela McCauley Bush
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 012396993X

Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation offers valuable information on what it means to be a leader and innovator and encourages you to discover and develop these skills for yourself. This book integrates leadership and innovation principles with personal examples and profiles of inspirational women. By providing a clear process on how to build upon your personal strengths to realize leadership and innovation goals, this book will inspire you to pick up the mantle and meet the critical need for leadership and innovation in the STEM fields. This is a must-have guide that is relevant and valuable for women in all stages of their careers. Examines research-based leadership and innovation principles to make these critically important characteristics both real and attainable Empowers you to build upon your own strengths and successes to discover and develop leadership and innovation skills Features a companion website that highlights women's leadership success stories, innovation resources and best practices Provides a practical guide that educates, encourages and equips you to pursue leadership and innovation opportunities

Women in Sports

Women in Sports
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593377656

New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!