Natalie Boehnke

Nov 21, 2023 | nature.com | Natalie Boehnke |Liangliang Hao

In addition to systemic inequity, the lack of adequate parental leave conditions at many US institutions can negatively affect career trajectories for women in STEM. Support structures are needed at the institutional, departmental and funding agency level to promote the success of pregnant women and parents with childcare responsibilities in academia.