Scott Memorial Library Reference Tips

“For years I’d wondered what was wrong with me. Since I decided that I would work only during school hours while the kids were young, was I not a dedicated scientist?” -Emily Monosson

Motherhood, the Elephant in the Laboratory

As increasing numbers of women pursue research careers in the sciences, many who have children discover the challenges of balancing a professional life with the demands of motherhood. Although this issue affects the careers of women scientists, it is rarely discussed as a professional concern. Emily Monosson, an independent toxicologist, has assembled a group of 34 women scientists from overlapping generations and across disciplines to share their experiences.

Find the book, Motherhood, the Elephant in the Laboratory, on the New Book Shelf this week and thereafter on the 4th floor, call number HQ 759.48 M918 2008.

On the new bookshelf this week: Health Economics 4th Edition by Charles E. Phelps.  Dr. Phelps is Provost Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Economics at the University of Rochester. Highlights of the new edition include a focus on lifestyle choices and comparative studies designed to shed light on how other countries deal with health care issues. A companion website is also available with links to relevant health economics websites and discussion questions.

On the new bookshelf this week: Finding Balance in a Medical Life by Lee Lipsenthal, M.D. (Library Catalog). Dr. Lipsenthal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Finding Balance, an affiliation of practitioners and teachers dedicated to the enhancement of the delivery of clinical health care.