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. 2018 Mar 20;115(12):2845-2849.
doi: 10.1073/pnas.1803153115. Epub 2018 Mar 5.

Opinion: How to tackle the childcare-conference conundrum

Rebecca M Calisi  1 ; a Working Group of Mothers in Science
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Opinion: How to tackle the childcare-conference conundrum

Rebecca M Calisi et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. .
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With childcare accommodations seemingly elusive, many parents make a calculated decision to forego conference attendance and suffer the career consequences. Image courtesy of Dave Cutler (artist).
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By promoting a parent-friendly environment and culture, professional societies would send a strong message of support and inclusiveness that could help retain parents in their academic fields. Image courtesy of Dave Cutler (artist).
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