Category Archives: empathy

How to welcome a new person to your department

Posted on March 29, 2019 by SweetScience

I recently went to a fun dinner party with a few colleagues from my new department, and I’d estimate that about half the faculty know me by name if they see me in the halls, which is pretty good… except … Continue reading →

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A quick guide to interacting with a reproductively active woman in the workplace

Posted on June 14, 2017 by SweetScience

Most of us here at Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman have had some very awkward interactions at work before and after having a baby, which shows us that many people are not comfortable speaking with a reproductively … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, communication styles, empathy, female scientist, motherhood, professional, women in science | 1 Comment

I get it now: Reflections of a seasonal stay at home mom

Posted on September 12, 2016 by notarealteachers

I used to balk at the prospect of staying at home with my child. My mother in-law has frequently and less than gently suggested and touted the benefits of staying home with her own small children. “I’m a busy body,” … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative career, empathy, happiness, motherhood, teaching | 1 Comment

How to Encourage a Supportive Environment

Posted on April 6, 2016 by peírama

I read an article recently about casual racism and how the victim didn’t know how to respond. It’s complicated. But what if you are not the victim. I think that someone who is not a victim of the comments has … Continue reading →

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I told my boss I’m pregnant and it was weird and awesome

Posted on August 10, 2015 by SweetScience

I was really nervous about telling my boss I’m pregnant. I have a great boss, and I was pretty sure it was going to be fine, but I still dreaded the moment. First, it’s just a difficult thing to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, bosses, communication styles, empathy, motherhood | 2 Comments

Schrodinger’s Gender

Posted on July 14, 2015 by psywguest

Today’s guest blogger is a PhD statistician, mother of two, and thirty-something transgender woman. She works in the medical device industry as an applied statistician, with specialization in the areas of experimental design, statistical process control, product reliability, and bad … Continue reading →

Posted in diversity, empathy, female scientist, happiness, industry, LGBT, sexism, teaching, women in science | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

A Sugarcoated Dance of Hostility

Posted on March 30, 2015 by saraswatiphd

Why take a class on conflict? Last week I attended a class through a career development-like center, called “The Nature of Conflict.” The class was taught by a conflict management specialist (I didn’t even know there was such a position) … Continue reading →

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