Career: Balancing Parenting in the Academy Roundtable

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

Being a parent under any circumstances is a profoundly rewarding yet demanding experience. For those in the academy—whether students, postdoctoral researchers, or faculty—parenting comes with a unique set of challenges. This panel provides an avenue for parents (and soon-to-be-parents) in the academy to share their experiences and discuss strategies for balancing a successful academic career with a devoted and meaningful family life.

Section

• Professional Development / Professional Development

Chair

• Kimberly Saks, University of Michigan-Flint

Participants

• Zaryab Iqbal, Pennsylvania State University-University Park

• Ethan C Busby, Brigham Young University-Provo

• Dick O Uduma, Abia State University

• Constanza Sanhueza Petrarca, The Australian National University