Weekly Roudup 2/24/12

This week's picks:

Forget Networking. How to Be a Connector.

Women May Earn Less but They find their Work More Meaningful

Job article:

The resume feedback you need to hear that no one is telling you

Job opening

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships based in Sacramento.

The S&T Policy Fellowship, a unique one-year professional development opportunity, provides the selected fellows with hands-on experience working with the California Legislature to incorporate science and technology into public policy. Eligible applicants will be Ph.D.-level (or equivalent) scientists and engineers who have a sincere interest in California current events, the state legislative process, and a strong desire to learn how policy decisions are made.

Please forward this announcement to any individuals or group listservs that may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Deadline for submission of applications is February 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. PST. More information is available at http://fellows.ccst.us.

Weekly Roundup 2/17/12

This week's picks:

Survival Analysis of Faculty Retention in Science and Engineering by Gender

Can an App Really Close the Pay Gap Between Men and Women?

Women in the news:

From Favela to Petrobras CEO: Who is the "Iron Lady of Oil"

Weekly Roundup 2/10/12

This week's picks:

Climbing Through Medicine's Glass Ceiling

In Defense Of Sheryl Sandberg

Female Frontrunners

Weekly Roundup 2/3/12

This week's picks:

The Path to More Women in Senior Leadership: A User's Guide

New Goal For Women? Rising Above Having It All