Researchers from economics, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines have studied the
persistent under-representation of women in science, technology, engineering, and …

There is increasing evidence that science & engineering PhD students lose interest in an
academic career over the course of graduate training. It is not clear, however, whether this …

Peer-reviewed journal publication is the main means for academic researchers in the life
sciences to create a permanent public record of their work. These publications are also the …

As academic careers become more competitive, junior scientists need to understand the
value that mentorship brings to their success in academia. Previous research has found that …

The lack of diversity among faculty at universities and medical schools in the United States is
a matter of growing concern. However, the factors that influence the career choices of …

This study uses data from Academic Analytics to examine gender differences in promotion to
associate professor in economics. We found that women in economics were 15 percent less …

This survey study explored various determinants used to predict early-career researchers'
future performance. 50 studies and their relevant references were examined from two main …

The postdoctoral community is an essential component of the academic and scientific
workforce, but a lack of data about this community has made it difficult to develop policies to …

Researchers from economics, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines have studied the
persistent underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and …

Discussions about science and engineering postdoctoral researchers focus almost
exclusively on academic postdocs and their chances of eventually securing tenure-track …