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Women of Wisconsin Strengthening Astronomy and Physics Colloquium
The Two-Body Problem: Dual Career Couples in Science
Date: Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 11:00 am
Place: 3425 Sterling Hall (refreshments at 10:45)
Speaker: Marc Sher, Department of Physics, The College of William and Mary
Abstract: A decade ago, Laurie McNeil (now Chair of Physics at UNC) and I conducted a survey concerning dual career couples in physics. The response was overwhelming, and an extensive report was written (which has now been downloaded 40,000 times, and has had a significant impact on policy within federal agencies). The survey results will be discussed in detail, including the extent of the problem, a number of &amp;quot;horror stories&amp;quot;, and various suggested solutions (and, yes, some success stories). Recent developments in academia will also be discussed, as the institutional responses to the &amp;quot;two-body problem&amp;quot; have changed substantially in recent years.&lt;br&gt;<br>
Host: WOWSAP (Women of Wisconsin Strengthening Astronomy and Physics)
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