Workshop on Women in the Profession
July 2005
APSA Issues Report on Women in Political Science |
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APSA has released a report, "Women's Advancement in Political Science," on the representation and advancement of women in academic political science in the United States. The July 2005 report is based on research, discussions and recommendations resulting from the 2004 APSA Workshop on the Advancement of Women, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The report proposes next steps toward remedying the problem of women's under-representation in the profession including actions for national and regional professional associations, institutions, departments, and senior faculty.
Read more about and view the report.
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On Friday March 5, 2004, APSA held a workshop to discuss career advancement of women in political science. The attendees included 25 political scientists from around the country as well as National Science Foundation program officers. The workshop is funded in part by an NSF Small Grant for Exploratory Research (SGER) to conduct a workshop on women in the profession.
Presentations Given at the Workshop
"Women in Scientific Fields: Doctoral Education and Academic Careers"
Mary Frank Fox, Georgia Insititue of Technology
"Understanding the Graduate Student Experience: Survey Results from the Midwest Region"
Vicki L. Hesli, University of Iowa
Jacqueline DeLaat, Marietta College
Barbara Burrell, Northern Illinois University
Kimberly M. Lewis, University of Iowa
"Gender Differences in Salary and Promotion in Political Science"
Donna K. Ginther, University of Kansas
"The Advancement of Women PhDs in Political Science: Defining the Problem"
Maresi Nerad, University of Washington
For more information about the ADVANCE Program at the National Science Foundation visit its website.
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