Parenthood and career progression in STEMM

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We are leading an international research project aimed at understanding how parenthood affects the career advancement of people working in STEMM fields.

This survey is now closed.

AIMS
This research study aims to 1) measure the impact of parenthood on the career progression of professionals and students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) and 2) to begin identifying the specific career obstacles faced by people with children around the world.

WHY IS THIS RESEARCH IMPORTANT?
The data collected will be used for creating long-term solutions to advise the development of interventions and policies for increasing the retention of women in STEMM fields and ensuring that parents and people with caregiving responsibilities have equal opportunities for career advancement.

The survey results will also help raising awareness of the current challenges of combining work and family life in STEMM, particularly for women.

PARTNERS
The survey is being conducted by Mothers in Science in partnership with:
Washington University in St. Louis
500 Women Scientists
Parent in Science
Femmes & Sciences
International Network of Women in Engineering and Sciences (INWES)