Managing a Scientific Career and a Rewarding Family Life

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Chesapeake 3 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
Heidy Contreras, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of La Verne
Presenters:
Mary Garcia-Cazarin, PhD, Scientific Advisor, National Institutes of Health , Jaclyn Canas, PhD, Associate Professor, Texas Tech University , Kristy Duran, PhD, Assocaite Professor, Adams State University and Pamela Padilla, PhD, Associate Professor, University of North Texas

Description: Although we all strive for a balance between work and life the reality is that this is difficult to achieve, especially for parents in academia.  This session combines panelists' experiences highlighting creative ways to efficiently manage a successful career and a rewarding family life.