College and inter-college activities similarly bringing together
women faculty have encouraged women to put themselves forward
for advancement, to establish research collaborations, and to
communicate more effectively with college and institutional administration.
The Center for the Study of Women, Science and Technology [WST]
(1998-present) has played a critical role as an existing network
of women faculty interested in advancement and gender studies
scholars providing theoretical perspectives. As a partner with
COE and the Provost in developing the grant proposal, WST has
sponsored activities and partnerships that support the full participation
of women.
Program Director, Mary Lynn Realff has also sponsored a series
of inter-college workshops targeting specific
issues related to advancement
i) Grant writing
ii) Advancing senior women (administrative and research tracks)
iii) Stopping the tenure clock and work-family issues
Annual Georgia Tech conference has also encouraged networking
amongst faculty, especially women, and administrators.
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