Toilet Stops in the Field
Many institutions do not have guidelines surrounding toilet stops on field trips, and the topic is rarely discussed. This document is intended to educate staff and students about toilet stops and menstruation in the field. This document also contains a …
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Naval Research Enterprise Internship
10 + week paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students that include space and astronomy and marine science.…
Read MoreAGI Wallace Fellowship
Applications are open to all women pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in the geosciences. The successful applicant will be a thesis-based, full time student and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship is …
Read MoreScience Classroom Outreach Opportunity
The National Center for Science Education is launching Scientists in the Classroom, an exciting new program that connects early career scientists with local classrooms! We are looking in particular for graduate students and postdocs who are interested in working with …
Read MoreWomen, Science, and Adademia: Graduate Education and Careers
In the study of gender and society, science is a strategic analytic research site—because of the hierarchical nature of gendered relations, generally, and the hierarchy of science, particularly. Academic science, especially, is crucial to, and revealing of, status in science …
Read MoreService Inequality on Campus
A powerpoint from KerryAnn O’Meara about service inequality on campus.…
Read MoreWhen Scientists Choose Motherhood
A single factor goes a long way in explaining the dearth of women in math intensive
fields. How can we address it?…
Mothers in Science: 64 ways to have it all
The aim of this book is to illustrate, graphically, that it is perfectly possible to combine a
successful and fulfilling career in research science with motherhood, and that there are no
rules about how to do this. On each page …
Women in Oceanography: Autobiographical Sketches
For the first “Women in Oceanography” issue published in
March 2005, Peggy Delaney and I started by sending emails
to women we knew—and asking each recipient to invite two
others to contribute sketches. For this compendium, I began
by sending …
The Feminine Critique
DON’T get angry. But do take charge. Be nice. But not too nice. Speak up. But don’t seem like you talk too much. Never, ever dress sexy. Make sure to inspire your colleagues — unless you work in Norway, in …
Read MoreWomen in Science
“Today, women are in the mainstream of science and many of the world’s top scientists are women.
In fact, the face of modern science would be unrecognisable without the major contributions made by women, including more than a dozen Nobel …
Why So Few? How to Increase the Number of Women in Science
Everyone agrees there are too few women and minorities in science. But then
opinions diverge, at least among scientists. Many believe that increasing
diversity is a matter of social engineering, done for the greater good of
society, but requiring a …
Wired Op-Ed: “Overworked, Overwhelmed, Overscheduled? Work More”
You are overwhelmed, overscheduled, and dejected, because you keep trying to have it all—or at least most of it. You want a fulfilling job and personal life, and it’s not working. The way out? Work more. Hate to break it …
Read MoreWhat Is Relativity?: An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein’s Ideas, and Why They Matter
“What Is Relativity?” is a well-written and uniquely readable book that beautifully serves as an introduction to special and general relativity. Author Jeffrey Bennett begins an entertaining introduction to Einstein’s theories of relativity, describing the amazing phenomena readers would actually …
Read MoreWhy “What to wear” Matters for Communication in Science
A blog post by Dr. Tracey Holloway, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, highlighting the importance of building a professional image and dressing like the scientist you want to be.…
Read MoreSolving the Equation: The Variables for Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing
More than ever before in history, girls are studying and excelling in science and mathematics. Yet the dramatic increase in girls’ educational achievements in scientific and mathematical subjects has not been matched by similar increases in the representation of women …
Read MoreThe Inquisition of Climate Science
This book is about the politics of climate change denial. James Lawrence Powell comprehensively take on the climate science denial movement and the deniers themselves, exposing their lack of credentials, their extensive industry funding, and their failure to provide any …
Read MoreThe Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World
Russell Gold’s “The Boom” tells the story of the biggest innovation in energy so far in this century—the shale gas revolution. First invented in 1947, hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has not only become a major source of energy, it is …
Read MoreTrapped Under the Sea: One Engineering Marvel, Five Men, and a Disaster Ten Miles Into the Darkness
A quarter-century ago, Boston had the dirtiest harbor in America. The city had been dumping sewage into it for generations, coating the seafloor with a layer of “black mayonnaise.” Fisheries collapsed, wildlife fled, and locals referred to floating tampon applicators …
Read MoreWhy “What to wear” Matters for Communication in Science
An article by ESWN member Tracey Holloway on how to dress your best when communicating science to the public, in a conference or on TV…
Read MoreScience: It’s a Girl Thing!
A video that focuses on the talent and commitment of Dartmouth College scientists. It shows them at work in Greenland and comunicates a passion for scientific research to girls and young women who are considering a career in science.…
Read MoreThe Ends of the Earth: From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy
This book is not your average travel memoir. It is an introspective analysis of the social and political conditions of developing countries from West Africa to Thailand. Journalist Robert D. Kaplan now travels from West Africa to Southeast Asia to …
Read MoreThe Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters
With irreverence and pungent detail, Rose George breaks the embarrassed silence over the economic, political, social and environmental problems of human waste disposal. Full of fascinating facts about the evolution of material culture as influenced by changing mores of disgust …
Read MoreWhy We Disagree About Climate Change: Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity
Drawing upon twenty-five years of professional work as an international climate change scientist and public commentator, Mike Hulme provides a unique insider’s account of the emergence of this phenomenon and the diverse ways in which it is understood.This book deals …
Read MoreTomorrow’s Professor Blog
Dr. Richard Reis provides career development advice newsletters and blog postings for academics from the graduate students to professors.…
Read MoreTweeting to spread the word
A blog post about why Tweeting is important…
Read MoreSocial Networking for Scientists
This wiki is a gathering place for anyone with a passion and interest in science communication and workshop attendees from across the country so that everyone can continue to learn about the topic as well as network with one another.…
Read MoreNSF ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers
The goals of the ADVANCE program are (1) to develop systemic approaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic STEM careers; (2) to develop innovative and sustainable ways to promote gender equity in the STEM academic workforce; …
Read MoreNSF: Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration …
Read MorePartnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Program
PEER is a competitive grants program that invites scientists in developing countries to apply for funds to support research and capacity-building activities on topics of importance to USAID and conducted in partnership with U.S. Government-funded partners.…
Read MoreScienceBlogs
ScienceBlogs is a website that compiles blogs about science and related issues from around the world. Topics covered include the earth sciences as well as other topics such as education, politics and medicine…
Read MoreStriving for gender equity in science: Conference participation behaviour contributes to gender disparity in academia
Efforts to improve gender equity in science often focus on countering discrimination against women. This is clearly a justifiable approach because such discrimination remains a very tangible issue (e.g., Moss-Racusin et al, 2012). However, increasing evidence suggests that differences in …
Read MoreWhen a Man Is Making the Decision, Women Are Usually Overlooked for Science Awards
New research, published on the website of Social Studies of Science, finds that when men chair committees that select recipients of scientific awards, men are selected as winners of the awards 95 percent of the time. In this study, women …
Read MoreNOAA Funding Announcements
NOAA offers many funding opportunities.…
Read MoreNOAA Climate Program Office funding opportunities
Check here for funding opportunities from the NOAA Climate Program Office.…
Read MoreScientopia Blogs
Scientopia is a collective of people who write about science because they love to do so. It is a community, held together by mutual respect and operated by consensus, in which people can write, educate, discuss, and learn about science …
Read MoreUnwritten Rules Blog
What women need to know about leading in today’s organizations.…
Read MoreStrictlyFishWrap Blog
This blog is led by an ESWN member!
“This blog is fairly free form and aims to help (mostly) graduates students work on their writing and communication skills. We cover anything oceanographic, marine biology/ecology or policy based, looking for submissions …
Read MoreNY Times Scientist at Work
These blogs are postings from various scientists doing field work around the world.…
Read MoreWhy Stereotype Threat Keeps Girls Out of Math and Science, and What to Do About It
Girls are still lagging in the classroom when it comes to math – which has a big impact on tomorrow’s workforce, especially considering the important role the technology industry will play in the economy of the future. According to a …
Read MoreWhy It’s Crucial to Get More Women Into Science
James Gross, a psychology professor at Stanford University, has a 13-year-old daughter who loves math and science. It hasn’t occurred to her yet that that’s unusual, he says. “But I know in the next couple of years, it will.”
She’s …
Read MoreWikiProject Women scientists
Wikipedia wants to help improve the world’s access to knowledge about women scientists. There are lots of biographies of scientists that need to be started or improved.…
Read MoreRadio Stories about women in STEM from Northeast Public Radio
Listen to stories about fascinating women working and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields; and learn about programs and practices throughout the U.S. designed to broaden the participation of women in STEM.…
Read MoreSciGirls
SciGirls is a show for kids ages 8-12 that showcases bright, curious real tween girls putting science and engineering to work in their everyday lives. Each half-hour episode follows a different group of middle school girls, whose eagerness to find …
Read MoreSteps To Successful Grant Writing
Successful grant proposals are ones in which the project goals and objectives of the grantee and those of the granter are in agreement, and the recipient has convinced the provider that the proposed plan described for bringing about the goals …
Read MoreThe Health Effects Institute
HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of air pollution.
To accomplish its mission, HEI
• Identifies the highest priority areas for health …
Rising StarGirls
We encourage girls of all colors and backgrounds to bring their whole selves to the learning, exploration, and discovery of the universe.
By integrating creative strategies such as free writing and theater exercises, we’ve created a new, innovative astronomy curriculum …
Read MoreNCAR Advanced Study Program, Faculty Fellowship
PROGRAM GOALS:
-To provide opportunities and resources for faculty employed at universities, with an emphasis on UCAR member universities and academic affiliates and early career faculty, to work in residence at NCAR, and
-To enable NCAR Scientists (Staff, Project, and …
UCAR Center for Science Education
The UCAR Center for Science Education engages people in the wonder and relevance of science. The Center is comprised of staff with expertise in the atmospheric and related sciences and science education. Major program areas include formal (K-12) education, informal …
Read MoreNSPIRES – NASA Research Opportunities
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA’s overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process …
Read MoreSeismological Society of America (SSA) awards
The Seismological Society of America offers several awards annually for a variety of career levels. Information on the award types and nomination procedures are on the website.…
Read MoreRecent peer-reviewed articles about women in science
A list of recent peer-reviewed articles about women in science…
Read MorePushing Women and People of Color Out of Science Before We Go In
We have all heard the disturbing reports: We need a million new STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) graduates, we’re in a crisis. We, as a society, seem to be suffering some kind of cognitive dissonance though, because with equal …
Read MoreTravel Grants from AGU
AGU administers programs to provide travel and research support for student and early-career Earth and space scientists.…
Read MoreThe Eloquent Woman
Check out “The Eloquent Woman”, a blog focused on “inspiration, ideas and information to help women with public speaking techniques, eloquence and confidence.”
Inspiration, ideas and information to help women build public speaking content, confidence and credibility. Denise Graveline is …
Read MoreScience: Becoming the Messenger
Watch the video “Science: Becoming the Messenger” sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation. It outlines a 2012 workshop that involved interactive science communication, writing, and media activities.…
Read MoreYale Project on Communicating Climate Science
The Yale Project on Climate Change Communication:
-Conducts research on public climate knowledge, risk perceptions, decision-making and behavior;
-Designs and tests new strategies to engage the public in climate science and solutions;
-Empowers educators and communicators with the knowledge and …
The Craft of Scientific Writing
Michael Alley’s book The Craft of Scientific Writing.…
Read MoreThe Earth Science Jobs Network (ES_Jobs_Net)
The Earth Science Jobs Network (ES_Jobs_Net) is a service provided by ESWN to the broader scientific community. Both men and women are welcome to join ES_Jobs_Net, and individuals can post jobs to the list without joining the list. Please note …
Read MoreSample Interview Questions
Sample interview questions from Columbia University…
Read MoreWhat to expect in a first-round interview
The Chronicle of Higher Education provides an article about what to expect in a first-round interview.…
Read MoreTips for a successful phone interview for a faculty teaching position
If you’re looking for a faculty teaching position, look at these tips for a successful phone interview.…
Read MoreThe Alt-Ac Track – Sharing Success in New Ways
Article about applying for a job outside of academia…
Read MoreScientific Communication
Nature Education provides dozens of resources to help scientists master communication in and out of the science world.
What information should you include in an abstract, and in what order? How can you get your message across in an oral …
Read MoreUnion of Concerned Scientists: Citizens and Scientists for Environmental Solutions
You can invest in science communication and advocacy training through the Union of Concerned Scientists: Citizens and Scientists for Environmental Solutions.
“Our scientists and engineers develop and implement innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating …
Read MorePathways to Science (Undergrads)
Provides many links to information and resources, including programs and scholarships for undergraduate students.…
Read MorePathways to Science (Graduate students)
Provides many links to resources and opportunities, such as programs and fellowships for graduate students.…
Read MoreThe GO3 Foundation
In the GO3 Project students at more than 100 schools in 25 countries around the world measure air pollutants and upload their data to a public database for graphing and display on Google Earth. Ground level ozone is measured in …
Read MorePresidential Management Fellowship
Presidential Management Fellows, graduates including those with MS, PhD, JD, etc., receive 2 years of classroom training, work assignments, and developmental assignments related to leadership, management, and policy.
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is administered by the U.S. Office …
Read MorePresidential Innovation Fellowship
Presidential Innovation Fellows are private, non-governmental, and academic professionals. They are paired with innovators from the government to develop solutions to national problems.
The Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) program brings the principles, values, and practices of the innovation economy into …
Read MoreMBA for Scientists
Businesses and government organizations are placing increasing emphasis on technology transfer – moving research out of the lab and into practice. Increasingly, science researchers are participating in technology transfer efforts by starting or joining entrepreneurial ventures, by working for larger …
Read MoreWhat do researchers do?
‘What do researchers do?’ is a series of publications exploring the destinations and career paths of doctoral graduates and how they contribute to society, culture and economy.…
Read MorePathways to Science
Pathways to Science is a project of the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) that supports pathways to the STEM fields. They place particular emphasis on connecting underrepresented groups with STEM programs, funding, mentoring, and resources. Use this website to find …
Read MoreNCAR & UCAR: Visitor Programs, Internships, Fellowships, and Workshops
NCAR & UCAR host hundreds of visitors each year: university faculty, lab scientists, professionals, and students. Look here for summer internships, fellowships, workshops, and opportunities for scientific visits—from a few days to a sabbatical.
The public is invited to explore …
Read MoreSo What Are You Going to Do with That?: Finding Careers Outside Academia
A witty, accessible guide full of concrete advice for anyone contemplating the jump from scholarship to the outside world, “So What Are You Going to Do with That?” covers topics ranging from career counseling to interview etiquette to translating skills …
Read MoreSeeking the Alternative
Science Careers blog post outlines some alternative science careers and links to more information about them.…
Read MoreUC Santa Cruz Science Communication Program
The UC-Santa Cruz Science Communication Program, a post-graduate program for scientists at all levels, is a year-long science writing program. Through classroom work and diverse internships, graduates of the program learn to communicate science to the public and make a …
Read MoreSoil Science Society of America Congressional Science Fellowship
he Congressional Science Fellowship Program is unique opportunity for Society members with an interest in working at the intersection of science and government. For almost 30 years, a graduate student member has been selected to spend one year in Washington …
Read MoreThe Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education is the No. 1 source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators.
Based in Washington, D.C., The Chronicle has more than 70 writers, editors, and international correspondents.…
Read MoreNational Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community of over 71,000 graduate students, post-docs, and faculty members. We are 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. …
Read MoreProfessor Destressor
Dr. Susan Robison provides personal and professional coaching.
If you are a college professor or administrator who wants to make a difference while you are making a living … you’ve come to the right place. Educators who live and work …
Read MoreOn the Cutting Edge
On the Cutting Edge is a program developed to provide professional development resources for early career faculty in the geosciences. The On the Cutting Edge Professional Development Program for Geoscience Faculty brings together workshops, websites, and research activities to support …
Read MoreTomorrow’s Professor
Access to Tomorrows-Professor eNewlsetter (or you can sign up to receive it in your inbox) with postings twice weekly, usually on Monday and Thursday mornings, Pacific Standard Time. The eNewsletter seeks to foster a diverse, world-wide teaching and learning ecology …
Read MoreThe Academic Ladder
feeling overwhelmed by all the demands on your time? this website has several resources that you can utilize to “get help with the climb” — including online writing groups as well as group and individual coaching for all career stages.…
Read MoreThe Dissertation Coach
This company is focused on helping graduate students finish their thesis or dissertation and making graduate school a positive learning experience. Some members have indicated that they have attended seminars presented by Alison Miller, a dissertation and life coach from …
Read MorePathways Leadership Development
This is an intensive leadership development program in San Francisco that consists of 10 3-hr group sessions, plus one on one meeting with the teacher. Costs $6000.…
Read MoremyIDP
myIDP, or Individual Development Plan, is a tool to help you identify your skills, interests, and values related to science careers. IDP assists in figuring out how to leverage your expertise into a career.
myIDP provides:
– Exercises to help …
What do researchers do?
‘What do researchers do?’ is a series of publications exploring the destinations and career paths of doctoral graduates and how they contribute to society, culture and economy.
What do researchers do? is designed to help:
– doctoral researchers, research staff …
The Versatile PhD
The Versatile PhD helps graduate students prepare for and identify non-academic careers. You have the option of joining the free community as well as subscribing to some premium content.…
Read MoreThe Alt-Ac Track: Sharing Success in New Ways
Article about successfully applying for a non-academic job. Includes suggestions for quantifying academic success in terms that will be understood by a non-academic hiring committee.…
Read MoreUniversity of North Texas CV and Cover Letter Examples
Example resumes, CVs, and cover letters for different fields.…
Read MoreThe Professor Is In Blog: Rules of the Research Statement
Dr. Karen Kelsky’s advice on writing research statements.…
Read MoreUniversity of Washington Academic Careers Resources
A BUNCH of pdfs on all the different components of an academic job search (including what to do after you get an offer and start a job).…
Read MoreThe Professor Is In Blog: The Teaching Statement
Dr. Karen Kelsky’s Eight Pitfalls of the Dreaded Teaching Statement.…
Read MoreScience Magazine’s “Writing a Teaching Statement” commentary
Funny and helpful advice about writing teaching statements from a faculty member who’s read lots of them.…
Read MorePrinceton University: Preparing to Write a Teaching Statement
From the webpage: “As you prepare to write your statement, reflect on your goals for teaching in your discipline or area of expertise. In determining your goals, consider not only your content objectives, but also the ways of thinking or …
Read MoreNSF Career Life Balance Initiative
NSF started its Career-Life Balance Initiative to provide incentives to institutions that create gender-neutral policies and practices. The goal is to ensure that all personnel can address lifestyle responsibilities. The article is followed by links outlining federal career-life balance policies …
Read MoreWriting a solid peer review
Nicolas and Gordon 2011 A quick guide to writing a solid peer review, EOS.
Abstract
Scientific integrity and consensus rely on the peer review process, a defining feature of scientific discourse that subjects the literature forming the foundation of credible …