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Published: 02-07-2014

Twenty-First Century Minerva: Are there career impacts for women who receive a “Women in Science” Fellowship?

University of Queensland
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Patricia Weir

Patricia Weir, M Com (Science),

University of Queensland, Australia

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patricia.weir@uqconnect.edu.au

University of Queensland
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Joan Leach

Dr Joan Leach, PhD

Senior Lecturer, School of English, Media Studies and Art History,

University of Queensland, Australia

j.leach@uq.edu.au

Griffith University
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Jenny Gamble

Professor Jenny Gamble RM PhD,Centre for Health Practice InnovationGriffith Universityj.gamble@griffith.edu.au
Griffith University
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Debra Creedy

Professor Debra K Creedy RN PhD

Centre for Health Practice Innovation

Griffith University

d.creedy@griffith.edu.au

women in science science awards L’Oréal International Fellowship science careers

Abstract

This exploratory study examined the impact of an international award on women scientists’ careers. Participants were a group of elite young women scientists at the start of their careers in a diverse range of disciplines, who had received a L’Oréal Australia: For Women in Science International Fellowship. Open-ended interview questions explored participants’ perceptions of their careers following the Fellowship and of their identity as women scientists. Results indicate that the award was vital to the self-confidence and identity of women scientists establishing and consolidating their careers. Other factors, such as having children and workplace culture, had a negative impact on their career progression and confidence in pursuing a science career. Policy implications relating to institutional culture and the need for flexibility regarding child-rearing are discussed, as well as the importance of women-only awards to career progression.

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How to Cite

Weir, P., Leach, J., Gamble, J., & Creedy, D. (2014). Twenty-First Century Minerva: Are there career impacts for women who receive a “Women in Science” Fellowship?. International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology, 6(2), 196–208. Retrieved from https://genderandset.open.ac.uk/index.php/genderandset/article/view/334