Project Scope

The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) of the National Academies hosted a workshop exploring crucial transition points in women’s career paths in academia and industry, as well as the increasing importance of interdisciplinary work and how it impacts women’s career choices. Panel discussions outlined critical transition points in academic careers, proven strategies for helping women transition in industry, and how the changing nature of science, engineering, and medicine—specifically the growth in interdisciplinary fields—influences career progression now and in the future. Representatives from professional societies engaged in the workshop’s efforts by submitting written and oral testimony to the committee addressing critical transition points in their fields of expertise. 

Meetings & Events

From Doctorate to Dean or Director: Sustaining Women through Critical Transition Points in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: A workshop
September 18-19, 2008
The National Academies Keck Center
Washington, DC

Agenda (with links to presentations)
Program
Society Statements

Reports

Membership

Lilian Wu, Chair
Program Executive
Corporate University Relations
IBM Technology and Innovation

Allan Fisher
Vice President, Product Strategy and Development
Laureate Higher Education Group 

June Osborn
President Emerita
Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation

Lydia Villa-Komaroff
Chief Executive Officer
Cytonome

Susan Wessler
Professor, Plant Biology
University of Georgia

Sponsors

Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health
The Kauffman Foundation