Women in Science Feature Articles

The Women in Science Committee developed the Women in our Sciences feature articles in 2017. On an ongoing basis, our women scientists will provide short articles in CSA News with advice for everyone (not just women).

2019

December: Diversity and Inclusion
Odiney Alvarez-Campos highlights how important diversity is and how to be more inclusive as a scientific community. 

2018

November: An Interview with Women Leaders Across Domains
Stella Salvo interviews 2018 ASA & CSSA Annual Meeting speakers Dr. Shannon Hauf, Dr. Nora Lapitan, and Dr. Mary Stromberger.

October: Leadership as Your Lodestar
Louise Egerton-Warburton calls for a paradigm shift in leadership management styles.

September: Highlighting Women in Ag Science (SSSA)
An interview with Helga Van Miegroet, a leader in forest soils and nutrient cycling and a Soil Science Society of America Fellow.

July: Networking and Personal Branding
Shilpa Sood outlines steps to creating and promoting your personal brand.

June: Crucial Conversations
LaDonna Choate provides insight on the importance of communication and respect while working with colleagues.

May: Highlighting Women in Ag Science (CSSA)
Stella Salvo interviews colleague Jennifer Yates, a leader in plant breeding and an advocate for women in STEM careers.

April: Self-awareness: An essential tool for effective leadership
Aditi Sengupta offers tips on how self-awareness can make women better leaders, team-members, and collaborators.

March: Women in Science Committee Focuses on Supporting Women in Leadership in 2018
Co-chairs Stella Salvo and Sabine Goldberg announce their 2018 goals for the WIS Committee.

January: Connecting Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance
Sabine Grunwald shares an overview for the practice of mindfulness.

2017

December: Women in Science 2017 Summation
Rita Abi-Ghanem reflects on the advice provided by our Women in Science and offers her own perspective.

November: Work-Life Balance: Pay It Forward!
Stella Salvo offers an industry perspective on work-life balance.

October: Don't Neglect Balance Amid Periods of Stress
Heidi Peterson suggests a solution for dealing with stress at work and in daily life.

September: Workshop to Connect Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance
During the year, the Women in Science Committee has written a series of articles on work-life balance. This focus is culminating at the 2017 Women in Science Workshop - a workshop for all meeting attendees.

August: Tips for Work-Life Balance
Odiney Alvarez provides insight on work-life balance as a PhD student.

June: Tips for Work-Life Balance
Astrid Jacobson shares her experiences as an associate professor.

May: Tips for Work-Life Balance
Caitlin Price Youngquist offers tips on finding a work-life balance as an educator.

March: Tips for Work-Life Balance
Sabine Goldberg provides advice on work-life balance, information about working for ARS, and her profile so you can get to know her better!