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Navigating parenthood as an early career scientist – Part 3: Systematic change

A contribution by Lina Stein, Rodolfo Bezerra Nobrega and Diana Spieler Talking to parents in academia has shown us that improving their circumstances is a layered challenge that requires a combination of changes in workplace culture, institutional support and policy. … Continue reading

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Navigating parenthood as an early career scientist – Part 2: The question of organization.

A contribution by Diana Spieler, Lina Stein and Rodolfo Bezerra Nobrega Academia and family are often described as ‘greedy institutions’—a term coined by Coser in 1974. Both demand extensive and open-ended time commitments, which can easily send parents into a … Continue reading

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Navigating parenthood as an early career scientist: insights and challenges from hydrological sciences – Part 1

A contribution by Lina Stein, Rodolfo Bezerra Nobrega and Diana Spieler Raising a child in combination with a full-time career is no easy feat. That is true in general and maybe even more true in academia. Juggling the workload, conference … Continue reading

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