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495 Mothers Leading Science: A program to diversify and develop the research workforce

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 April 2022

Michelle Lamere
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota
Sara Rhode
Affiliation:
Independent Evaluator
Jayne Fulkerson
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota
David Ingbar
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota
Allyson Hart
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota and Hennepin Healthcare
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The purpose of this group is to foster professional and personal growth as leaders, provide peer mentoring, integrate the roles of scientist, woman, and mother, and build a self-sustaining network of peers for ongoing support throughout their careers in an academic setting. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: - Study population: 12 Health sciences research faculty (50% protected research time); identify as female; mother of school-age and/or younger children Methods: Year-long program; including a 2-day retreat based on Brene Brown's Dare to Lead RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: - Despite the pandemic, 100% of participants continued in the program over the one-year duration and met the attendance requirement of 75% - Screening for burnout was effective - facilitator was able to intervene when severe burnout was noted.

Type
Workforce Development
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