Several recent studies have shown that many female researchers often find themselves driven away from academic careers. (For more on these studies, click here.) Some researchers suggest the adoption of family-friendlier programs and policies to encourage more women to stay. Which do you think would be most successful?
Poll Question:
Which changes made to academic culture are most likely to encourage women researchers to stay?
Paid parental leave
49
Teaching relief for new parents
11
More child care facilities and emergency child care
110
Dual-career hiring policies
26
Allowing faculty to work part-time
59
Stopping the tenure clock for childbirth
75
