Empowering Women in STEM

Empowering Women in STEM

by Sanya Mathura
Released December 2022
Publisher(s): CRC Press
ISBN: 9781000822182

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Book description

Women in STEM are constantly facing new challenges every day. By sharing their stories and ways in which they have overcome these hurdles, they can help others to find the strength to continue in their field. The mix of authors from varying backgrounds have placed their proverbial hearts on their sleeves and documented their journeys.

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Editor Biography
  10. Contributors
  11. Section I Stem Beginnings
    1. 1 The Application of an Effective Root Cause Analysis to Any STEM Discipline
      1. 1.1 My Personal Story about Growing Up in a Reliability Household
      2. 1.2 How This Experience Helped Me Raise My Daughter
      3. 1.3 A Fifth Grader’s RCA on Bullying
      4. 1.4 Getting into the Weeds about Defining ‘What Is a Root Cause Analysis?’
        1. 1.4.1 Introducing the Logic Tree
      5. 1.5 Fundamentals of a Logic Tree
      6. 1.6 Bringing PROACT RCA Thinking into a Manufacturing Plant
      7. About the Author
    2. 2 Navigating the Path Not Usually Followed
      1. 2.1 LEAPing Forward
      2. 2.2 Staying Ahead of the Curve
      3. 2.3 Following My Passion
      4. About the Author
  12. Section II Navigating the World of STEM
    1. 3 Power to Make a Difference
      1. 3.1 Being a Business Owner, Engineer, Mom, and Wife
      2. 3.2 The Importance of Mentorship
      3. 3.3 Power Engineering
      4. 3.4 #powertomakeadifference
      5. 3.5 Supporting Other Women in STEM
      6. About the Author
    2. 4 The Importance of Male Advocates for Women and Under-Represented Sects in STEM
      1. 4.1 Understanding Your Impact
      2. 4.2 Becoming an Advocate
      3. 4.3 Handling Imposter Syndrome
      4. About the Author
      5. Notes
    3. 5 STEM and Cars: A Collision Course
      1. 5.1 Navigating the Course
      2. 5.2 Emerging as the Frontrunner
      3. 5.3 Departing the Safe Zones
      4. 5.4 Reaching the Podium
      5. About the Author
    4. 6 STEM, Creativity, and the Question of Gender
      1. 6.1 Why Should I Read This Male Perspective?
      2. 6.2 My Own Experiences of Gender and STEM as a Man in the Later Stages of His Career
      3. 6.3 As a Parent of a Young Girl Who HAS Yet to Make Life Choices
      4. 6.4 Innovation in Design Should Not Be Limited by Gender
      5. 6.5 Empowering Women in STEM Is Not about Fairness, It’s about Survival
      6. 6.6 Why We Must Embrace Genderless Demand in STEM and Embrace the Differences between the Sexes
      7. About the Author
    5. 7 Scientist, Engineer, Manager…Infertile: A Guide to Navigating Your STEM Career while Struggling with Infertility
      1. 7.1 Humble Beginnings
      2. 7.2 Ambition Calibration
      3. 7.3 Help Yourself
      4. 7.4 Help Your Colleague
      5. About the Author
      6. References
    6. 8 STEM Women’s Career Challenges and Possible Solutions
      1. 8.1 Abstract
      2. 8.2 Introduction
      3. 8.3 Current Challenges and Possible Ways to Improve THEM
        1. 8.3.1 Early Career Challenges
        2. 8.3.2 Challenges While Working in the Field
        3. 8.3.3 Rejoining Post Any Career Gap
      4. 8.4 Ways to Improve Oneself and to Become Efficient
        1. 8.4.1 Parkinson’s Law
        2. 8.4.2 Pomodoro Technique
        3. 8.4.3 Pareto Principle (80/20 – Rule)
      5. 8.5 Always Be Ready to Face Failures
        1. 8.5.1 Recognize That You Are Not Unique
        2. 8.5.2 It’s Not Personal
        3. 8.5.3 There Will Be Other Opportunities
        4. 8.5.4 Mindset Matters
        5. 8.5.5 Learn from Your Successes
      6. 8.6 Conclusion and Future Perspective
      7. About the Authors
      8. List of Abbreviations
      9. References
    7. 9 Collaboration Is the Next Generation of Innovation: How Working Together Can Be the Gateway to Creating a More Inclusive, Innovative Tomorrow
      1. 9.1 Better Resource Management and Enhanced Technology Makes Collaboration Easier
      2. 9.2 Improving Collaboration Culture through Diversity of Thought
      3. 9.3 B.R.I.D.G.E. the Gaps
      4. About the Author
    8. 10 Five Unconventional Life Lessons for Anyone in Engineering
      1. 10.1 A Bit about Me
      2. 10.2 My Background
      3. 10.3 Engineers Do What?
      4. 10.4 Lesson 1: Be Yourself, Unapologetically
      5. 10.5 Lesson 2: Ask for Help
      6. 10.6 Lesson 3: Forget the Word “Should”
      7. 10.7 Lesson 4: Be Open to Possibilities
      8. 10.8 Lesson 5: Practicing Self-Care Is Not Selfish
      9. 10.9 Summary
      10. About the Author
    9. 11 STEMming across Three Continents
      1. 11.1 MY “RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION”: Standing Up for Math and Girls
      2. 11.2 CULTURE SHOCK: Of Titles and Nations
      3. 11.3 CULTURE SHOCK: A Different Way of Learning
      4. 11.4 CAREER LEARNINGS: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
      5. About the Author
    10. 12 The Chemistry behind Applying STEM to Horses and Cage Fighting
      1. 12.1 Introduction
      2. 12.2 STEAM-ducation!
      3. 12.3 Saddling up with STEAM at Uni!
      4. 12.4 STEAMing up at Work
      5. 12.5 Fighting with STEAM
      6. 12.6 Saddling up with STEAM at Work!
      7. About the Author
    11. 13 Finding Your Way
      1. 13.1 Let Your Voice Be Heard
      2. 13.2 You Don’t Ever Need To Fit In
      3. 13.3 Be Your Authentic Self, the Stars Lead the Way
      4. 13.4 You Will Never Know Unless You Ask, SPEAK Up
      5. 13.5 Make Yourself Visible
      6. 13.6 Introspection
      7. 13.7 You Deserve It, Smooth Sailing
      8. About the Author
  13. Section III Stem Reflections
    1. 14 Branding and Rebranding throughout Your STEM Career
      1. 14.1 Branding: The Dangers of Being Put in a Box
      2. 14.2 Branding: Does Your Brand Represent Your Purpose and What Makes You Happy?
      3. 14.3 Branding: Life Changes Trigger Different Career Interests
      4. 14.4 Rebranding: Packaging Your Skillset for a Different Purpose
      5. 14.5 Rebranding: Personal Growth Awakens a Need for New Problem-Solving
      6. 14.6 Rebranding: Preparing for Life After Corporate America
      7. About the Author
      8. References
    2. 15 From Portugal to Qatar, Exploring STEM Careers in Different Industries
      1. 15.1 Developing the Base of Communication
        1. 15.1.1 Communication and Respect Is the Base of Each Relationship, Personal and Professional!
      2. 15.2 Navigating New Paths
      3. 15.3 Starting from Experience Not from Scratch
      4. 15.4 Becoming a Leader
      5. 15.5 Moving to Qatar
      6. 15.6 Nursing Machines instead of Humans
      7. 15.7 Pregnant in a Foreign Country and during COVID-19
      8. 15.8 Understanding the Journey
      9. About the Author
    3. 16 The Six Stages of Bringing Up Women in Engineering
      1. 16.1 Growing Up
      2. 16.2 Show Up
      3. 16.3 Sign Up
      4. 16.4 Speak Up
      5. 16.5 Listen Up
      6. 16.6 Give a Hand Up
      7. 16.7 Sunset
      8. About the Author
      9. Notes
    4. 17 A Chemical Philosopher: Exploring the “A” in STEAM
      1. 17.1 Defining STEM
      2. 17.2 The Pillars of Performance
      3. 17.3 To Pursue or Not to Pursue?
      4. About the Author
    5. 18 Surviving Corporate Takeovers While Climbing the Ladder of Success
      1. 18.1 From Photocopying to Upper Management
      2. 18.2 Getting Thick Skin
      3. 18.3 Achieving Longevity
      4. About the Author
    6. 19 Embracing the Unknown, Overcoming the Past
      1. 19.1 Changing My Trajectory
      2. 19.2 Getting Logic On My Side
      3. 19.3 I Did Not Know What I Did Not Know
      4. 19.4 Being Open to Mistakes
      5. 19.5 Getting into Agriculture
      6. 19.6 Beneath the Surface
      7. 19.7 The Unknown of Teaching Middle School Students
      8. About the Author
    7. 20 Five Amazing Women Making a Difference in STEM
      1. 20.1 Introduce a Girl to Engineering
      2. 20.2 Women Solve Water Industry Challenges
      3. 20.3 Ignoring the Glass Ceiling
      4. 20.4 Engineering Effective Reliability Strategies
      5. 20.5 Understanding the Mechanics of Machines
      6. About the Author
  14. Index

Product information

  • Title: Empowering Women in STEM
  • Author(s): Sanya Mathura
  • Release date: December 2022
  • Publisher(s): CRC Press
  • ISBN: 9781000822182