The 'leaky pipeline' problem in career advancement for women in science is most evident in leadership positions. Contributing to this problem might be the lack of knowledge of what these leadership positions entail and the pros and cons of such roles. The goals of the workshop would be (1) to make the path to a leadership role more transparent and (2) to provide personal accounts of different experiences in leadership positions. We will host a panel of scientists in leadership roles followed by a Q & A session
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify leadership roles available across different scientific organizations, including academic, industry, and government.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the process of transitioning to leadership roles within these different organizations.
Upon completion, participants will be able to define a range of responsibilities and challenges associated with leadership roles.