A Practical Guide for Women in Physics
How to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Field
Cambridge University Press
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
103 pages
978-1-009-56311-6 (ISBN)
Description
Women working in physics navigate unique challenges that your male colleagues rarely have to consider. This practical, research-based guide will help you tackle the various issues you are likely to encounter during your education and career in academia or industry. With each chapter focusing on a specific problem, the guidance is presented in a question-and-answer format that allows you to navigate directly to the advice you need. Chapters address a broad range of challenges, from thriving as a student and interviewing for jobs to improving self-confidence and timing maternity leave. Focus is placed on immediate and practical advice with the intention of constructing a positive framework that helps you improve your circumstances in an imperfect environment. Enriched with advice and stories from a group of women physicists with diverse experiences, the book provides you with the necessary tools and support for continuing your journey with confidence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
ISBN-13
978-1-009-56311-6 (9781009563116)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Anne Marie Porter | Laura McCullough | Tracey Berry
A Practical Guide for Women in Physics
How to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Field
Book
approx. 10/2026
Cambridge University Press
€68.50
Not yet published
Persons
Professor Tracey Berry attained her MPhys and DPhil degrees from Oxford University. She has led gender equality within Royal Holloway University since 2007 and was a national assessor for UK universities for gender equality awards. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and is a keen marathon runner.
Content
1. How to use this book; 2. Building self-confidence and overcoming imposter phenomenon; 3. Thriving as a physics student; 4. Applying and interviewing for jobs; 5. Networking during your career; 6. Advancing your career; 7. Finding and working with mentors; 8. Teaching and encouraging physics students; 9. Finding a good work-life balance; 10. Taking career breaks for children and family; 11. Being heard and setting boundaries; 12. Responding to harassment and discrimination; 13. Looking forward; References; Index.