IUPAP Report on Topic 3 Getting Women into Positions of Leadership Nationally and Internationally Topic Organizing Committee: Katharine Gebbie (USA, Chair) Hidetoshi Fukuyama (Japan) Yosr Gamal (Egypt) Beverly Hartline (USA) Discussion Leaders: Katharine Gebbie (USA) Azam Iraji zad (Iran) Helene van Pinxteren (Netherlands) Recorders: Kim Butil (USA) JoAnn Joselyn (USA) Laurie McNeil (USA)

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership What is a position of leadership in physics? A formal position with control over allocation of human and financial resources and the research agenda Why should women have such positions? Health of the field Diversity of views Public embracement

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership Topical Recommendations IPreparing for Leadership IIThe Selection Process IIIResponsibilities of Institutions

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership I Preparing for Leadership Men in positions of leadership in physics must be held accountable for making change happen—for creating a climate in which people are treated equitably, without bias or favoritism.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership I Preparing for Leadership (cont) Women in positions of leadership in physics have a special responsibility to demonstrate their commitment by: – mentoring, nurturing, promoting and creating opportunities for women; –convincing male colleagues and superiors that prejudice against women is wrong and helping them change their views; – reaching out to school children; inviting them for visits.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership I Preparing for Leadership (cont) Younger women physicists must take responsibility for preparing themselves by: – seeking out mentors; – seeking out opportunities for leadership and how to quality for them; – informing themselves on the culture of their institutions; –supporting each other.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership II The Selection Process Criteria and processes for appointments, professional advancement, prizes, etc. must be public and transparent. Review Boards for hiring, promotion and funding must include women. Fairness must be judged not by processes but by outcomes.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership III Responsibilities of Institutions Industry, government, university – Establish flexible management structures, e.g., shared leadership positions. – Provide for careers that ebb and flow with family responsibilities. – Provide formal training for leadership positions, e.g., speaking, proposal writing. – Provide funding for attendance at conferences and visits to other institutions.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership III Responsibilities of Institutions (cont.) Professional Societies – Create international network based on the Conference. – Create lobbying groups for women’s issues. – Provide women opportunities to present invited talks, chair sessions & committees. – Provide roster of women available to present talks and serve on committees.

IUPAP Getting Women into Positions of Leadership Follow-up Actions for Conference Attendees Collect data on ratio of men and women in top management positions in leading universities, research institutes, professional societies and funding agencies. Stimulate invitations to speak about the conference at schools, universities, scientific conferences. Encourage professional societies to establish committee for women, websites and electronic bulletin boards.