Abstract
This session will begin with an overview of current data on gender equity in science and the impact that workplace culture, climate, and policies have on the recruitment, retention, and success of women working in scientific disciplines. In this context, speakers from both academe and industry will address the skills necessary for success in building scientific careers beyond the bench with particular emphasis on the different expectations and challenges faced by women as they advance to managerial/professorial and executive/department chairperson roles.  Speakers will discuss how to identify and use opportunities both to hone and expand the needed skill sets. The session will also highlight ways to successfully navigate career transitions, focusing on issues such as setting career goals, deciding when to make a career change, and identifying opportunities suited to individuals' strengths and interests. The session will conclude with a moderated panel discussion, offering participants and panelists an additional opportunity to share insights and exchange ideas.

Location
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230
NSF is metro accessible (orange line to Ballston)

Registration information
Please register at the Washington Academy of Sciences website:
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=169086

• Student registration—FREE if registered by February 29
• NSF Employees—FREE
• DC AWIS, WAS, and WAS affiliate members—$50.00 if registered by February 29

**Registration enables participants to attend the full two day Capital Science conference**

For more information on Capital Science 2008
http://www.washacadsci.org/capsci08/Index.htm

Questions or comments?
Jennifer A. Hobin, Ph.D.
Vice President for Programs, DC AWIS