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RECENT WORKSHOP From Doctorate to Dean or Director: Sustaining Women through Critical Transition Points in Science, Engineering, and Medicine September 18-19, 2008, Washington, DC The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) of the National Academies hosted a workshop sponsored by the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Research on Women’s Health and the Kauffman Foundation. This one and a half day workshop explored 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 oral testimony to the committee addressing critical transition points in their fields of expertise. From right to left are: Lilian Wu, CWSEM Chair; Joan Girgus; and committee members Sue Wessler and Florence Bonner.				ABOUT US The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) is a standing committee of the National Research Council (NRC). Its mandate is to coordinate, monitor, and advocate action to increase the participation of women in science, engineering, and medicine. Established in 1990 as CWSE, the committee expanded its scope in 2007 to include medicine. Learn more about the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. SITE FEATURES * Gender Faculty Studies at Research 1 Institutions: Reports by institutions on gender equity and climate * View the Directory of Organizations Encouraging Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine by: View directory by DISCIPLINE View directory by TITLE * Learn about Current Projects CONTACT US Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine The National Academies 500 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202.334.1547 Fax: 202.334.2290 Email: cwsem@nas.edu

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