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Staying Power Women in Science on What It Takes to Succeed 15 Years of Advancing Women in Science 2019 STUDY: L’ORÉAL USA FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FELLOWS STAYING POWER WOMEN IN SCIENCE ON WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED 15 YEARS OF ADVANCING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER L’ORÉAL USA FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP The FWIS Fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. The program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer- review process. From neuroscience to mechanical engineering, L’Oréal USA has awarded 75 women nearly $4 million in grants for their groundbreaking work since 2003. 2019 FWIS STUDY To mark 15 years of the L’Oréal FWIS Fellowship, L’Oréal USA and the Heising-Simons Foundation commissioned a study of the fellows for their perspectives on what’s needed for women to succeed in science. The study was developed and conducted by RTI International and included both an online survey and in-depth personal interviews. This document summarizes a portion of the study’s findings. Complete study results are available: bit.ly/FWIS-Alumni-Study FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 3 STAYING POWER INSIGHTS INTO FWIS FELLOWS’ SUCCESS IN SCIENCE OF FWIS FELLOWS ARE STILL WORKING IN SCIENCE-RELATED FIELDS INTEND TO CONTINUE WORKING IN A SCIENCE-RELATED FIELD IN THE LONG TERM 4 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER MAKING AN IMPACT IN SCIENCE Though the representation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields has increased over the years, there remains significant drop-off at every stage, particularly during the years between postdoctoral and tenure-track positions. The FWIS fellows represent a unique group of women who have demonstrated uncommon staying power in science. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Students mentored or trained Papers published in 1541 (Postdocs, grad students, techs, etc.) 230 conference proceedings Articles published in Federal grants received 1191 peer-reviewed journals 181 (Principal Investigator (PI) or co-Principal Investigator (co-PI)) Papers authored/co-authored Books and book 1043 for conference presentation 53 chapters published FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 5 MOTIVATION FOR GOOD A STRONG DESIRE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT I AM NOT QUITE THERE YET, BUT I 92% 92% AM ON A PATH TO SHAPING HOW THE WORLD PRACTICALLY MOVES TOWARDS 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. involved in training cited the potential DR. SHEILA TANDON MANZ or mentoring the for major discoveries Technical Director, GE Energy Consulting next generation of & innovation 2004 FWIS Fellow scientists in their fields as a motivator for continuing to work in science 90% 90% 87% engaged in community cited their desire to cited the potential outreach activities serve as a role model & for solving major related to women create opportunities societal problems & or underrepresented for other women and improving conditions minority groups girls in science as a as a motivator in science motivator for continuing for continuing to to work in science work in science 6 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER THE FACILITATORS THAT MADE THE MOST DIFFERENCE TO WHAT MATTERED MOST THE FELLOWS’ ABILITY TO STAY AND THRIVE IN SCIENCE TOP 5 MOST IMPORTANT FACILITATORS 98% Obtaining independent grant funding 95% Having supportive peers and colleagues 93% Being able to draw on support from family and/or friends 80% Mentoring received from mentor/PI 74% Networking groups or professional connections FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 7 CLIMATE FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FELLOWS’ OVERALL PERSPECTIVES ON THE STATE OF THE FIELD FOR WOMEN 8 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER AGREEMENT THAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A CONSENSUS ON PROGRESS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE HAVE IMPROVED THERE’S THIS RISING TIDE OF CHANGE WHERE NOT ONLY ARE WOMEN MORE REPRESENTED …THERE’S ALSO REALLY GROWING AWARENESS THAT WE HAVE UNIQUE CONCERNS AND PERSPECTIVES. DR. SARA ATON Assistant Professor, University of Michigan 2008 FWIS Fellow 90% 88% 66% of respondents agree of respondents of respondents agree that in the past decade, agree that in the past that in the past decade, women’s opportunities decade, the gender women’s representation for career advancement composition in in leadership positions in science have improved science has improved in scientific fields for women has improved FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 9 IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED MAJOR ISSUES FOR WOMEN ARE STILL PRESENT THE BIGGEST CHANGE STILL NEEDED IS TO MOVE BEYOND THE GENDER BIAS 91% 89% THAT DOESN’T ALLOW WOMEN TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS SCIENTISTS. of respondents of respondents said DR. SABRINA STIERWALT agreed that gender that gender bias Assistant Professor, Occidental College discrimination serves as an obstacle 2014 FWIS Fellow remains a career to women’s career obstacle for trajectories in the women in science postdoctoral stage 73% 45% of respondents said of respondents agreed that sexual harassment that women entering serves as an obstacle their specific field of to women’s career study are given equal trajectories in the opportunities to men to postdoctoral stage pursue their careers 10 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER I THINK THERE’S AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF PROGRESS AND PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. NOW WE’RE BUILDING NETWORKS OF RESEARCHERS AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS... LIVIA EBERLIN Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin 2014 FWIS Fellow FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 11 THE WAY FORWARD INFORMED PERSPECTIVES ON KEY OBSTACLES AND EFFECTIVE FACILITATORS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE 12 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER OBSTACLES TOP 5 MOST SIGNIFICANT POSTDOC OBSTACLES 100% POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING IS Self-doubt/lack of confidence ABOUT LEARNING TO THINK INDEPENDENTLY AND PURSUING YOUR OWN IDEAS. BUT THAT’S 95% OFTEN VERY HARD TO DO Family constraints or responsibilities BECAUSE SOMETIMES YOUR IDEAS ARE NOT ALIGNED WITH THE LAB HEAD’S RESEARCH VISION. THE 93% ONLY WAY THAT YOU CAN Low quality or unstructured mentoring REALLY GO FOR THOSE OUT from mentor/PI OF THE BOX IDEAS IS TO FIND THE RESOURCES. DR. SHRUTI NAIK 93% Assistant Professor, NYU Lack of female role models and mentors 2016 FWIS Fellow 89% Lack of support from senior scientists (other than official mentor/PI) FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 13 WHAT WORKS TOP 5 MOST EFFECTIVE POSTDOC INTERVENTIONS 100% Independent grant funding IN MANY CASES, WOMEN ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE DECISIONS 98% BASED ON WHETHER THEY Family-friendly policies and supports WANT TO HAVE A FAMILY. THIS IS RARELY TRUE FOR MEN. IF WOMEN WANT TO HAVE FAMILIES, THEY SHOULD HAVE 95% THE SAME SUPPORT THEIR MALE Formal or structured mentoring programs COLLEAGUES HAVE. DR. ARPITA BOSE Assistant Professor, Washington University in St. Louis 95% 2013 FWIS Fellow Career development trainings 91% Structured networking programs/opportunities 14 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER OF FELLOWS CITED INDEPENDENT GRANT FUNDING AS THE MOST EFFECTIVE POSTDOC INTERVENTION FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 15 INDEPENDENT FUNDING CONFIDENCE Universal agreement on an Clear consensus— increasingly critical factor but what is the root cause? 100% cited independent grant funding as effective 100% said self-doubt/lack of confidence serves as for career advancement in the postdoctoral stage an obstacle in the postdoctoral stage 72% said self-doubt/lack of confidence served as an obstacle to their personal career trajectory AS THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES INCREASES CONVERSATIONS ON GENDER IMBALANCE OFTEN AND AS GRANTS BECOME MORE DIFFICULT FEEL LIKE VICTIM BLAMING. EVERYONE, MEN AND TO SECURE…INCREASING THE NUMBER OF WOMEN, HAS IMPOSTER SYNDROME. THAT’S OFTEN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY MAGNIFIED BY MENTORS WHO ARE THOUGHTLESS, FOR FEMALE POSTDOCS, WILL DRASTICALLY NOT SUPPORTIVE, AND FAIL TO EMPOWER. THE HELP ADVANCE CAREERS. ROOT CAUSE OF SELF-DOUBT IS AN UNSUPPORTIVE INSTITUTION OR ENVIRONMENT. DR. BRECCA GAFFNEY Postdoctoral Fellow, DR. SHRUTI NAIK Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Assistant Professor, 2018 FWIS Fellow New York University 2016 FWIS Fellow 16 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER MENTORING FAMILY SUPPORT A system in need of strengthening The realities of being—and being seen as—a working mother 93% cited low quality/unstructured mentoring 98% said family-friendly policies and supports from the mentor/PI as an obstacle to women’s are effective for career advancement in the career trajectories in the postdoctoral stage postdoctoral stage 93% cited lack of female role models as an 95% said family constraints/responsibilities are an obstacle to women’s career trajectories at the obstacle to career trajectories in the postdoctoral postdoctoral stage stage … THE VAST MAJORITY OF WHAT WE DO IS OUT BECAUSE THE POSTDOCTORAL PERIOD OFTEN OF SYNC WITH WHAT WE’VE BEEN TRAINED TO DO. LINES UP WITH A TIME IN LIFE WHEN MANY WOMEN THE BEST SCIENTISTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY CHOOSE TO HAVE CHILDREN, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE BEST MANAGERS. THERE SHOULD BE POSTDOCS HAVE ACCESS TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, MORE EMPHASIS ON TRAINING TO MANAGE. ADEQUATE BENEFITS, AND SALARIES SUFFICIENT TO PAY FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE. DR. PARDIS SABETI Professor, DR. STACY COPP Harvard University and the Broad Institute Assistant Professor, 2004 FWIS Fellow University of California, Irvine 2018 FWIS Fellow FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER | 17 POLICY IMPLICATIONS WHAT IT MEANS FOR EFFECTIVE PROGRAM DESIGN AND INVESTMENT 18 | FWIS STUDY: STAYING POWER BUILDING STAYING POWER WHAT IT TAKES TO INCREASE STAYING POWER FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE Effective design and meaningful investment in intervention programs are critical to increasing the staying power of women in science. The survey responses and interview comments from the FWIS fellows provide clear signals and suggest concrete actions for better, more effective interventions for women scientists at the postdoctoral career stage. NOW, BY FOCUSING ON RETENTION OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE, WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHIFT THE TIDE IN OUR FAVOR AND REALLY ACHIEVE EQUALITY.
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