Asking the why questions: a career in science.
This paper describes the career path of one woman scientist and identifies the factors that promote a productive and rewarding career. Factors include a strong personal interest in the area of study, mentorship at all stages of development, collaborative relationships with colleagues in and beyond one's discipline, and family and social support. A career focused on understanding the role of stress in gastrointestinal distress is described.
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, 98195, USA. heit@u.washington.edu <heit@u.washington.edu>
Margaret M
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Heitkemper
D002321:Career Choice; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; D008611:Mentors; D012586:Science / Q000193:education; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical; D014481:United States; D014930:Women; D014933:Women's Rights; D000078329:Workforce