COAChing Women to Succeed in Academic Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Geraldine L. Richmond
Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (3), p 351
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p351
Publication Date (Web): March 1, 2005

Abstract

COAChing (Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists) was formed in 1998 by a group of senior women chemists to address issues related to the documented disparity in hiring, promotion, and advancement of women faculty in academic chemistry departments in the United States. Several national programs have been launched by COACh that are already showing a high degree of impact on the lives and careers of many women chemists in the academic arena. As word of the effectiveness of these programs has spread, other science disciplines (including physics, biology, mathematics, and computer science) have adopted COACh programs with similar goals in mind. This article describes several opportunities that COACh is providing to help increase the number and success of women scientists in academia.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

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Public Understanding / Outreach

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Report

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Problem Solving / Decision Making

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Conferences
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