Summary Can women scientists have it all? Can atmospheric science benefit from equality in the workplace? The ASCENT Documentary film reveals the truth. Presented with traditional obstacles in the field and life's demands, female atmospheric scientists face a unique challenge to advance their careers. Atmospheric Science Collaborations and Enriching NeTworks (ASCENT) is an NSF/Desert Research Institute-funded program, conceived by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr, Linnea Avallone, Dr. Gannet Hallar and Ms. Laura Edwards. Developed by women scientists for women scientists the 3-year program has provided nearly 100 female scientists with mentorship, support, and inspiration. Through personal stories and on-site interviews. the documentary film reveals the personal and professional benefits of female enrichment for the advancement of science. View more details
Directed : Ilo Orleans
Written : Ilo Orleans
Stars : Allison Aiken Lizabeth Alexander Linnea Avallone Laura Edwards
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ad hoc productions
Summary Can women scientists have it all? Can atmospheric science benefit from equality in the workplace? The ASCENT Documentary film reveals the truth. Presented with traditional obstacles in the field and life's demands, female atmospheric scientists face a unique challenge to advance their careers. Atmospheric Science Collaborations and Enriching NeTworks (ASCENT) is an NSF/Desert Research Institute-funded program, conceived by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr, Linnea Avallone, Dr. Gannet Hallar and Ms. Laura Edwards. Developed by women scientists for women scientists the 3-year program has provided nearly 100 female scientists with mentorship, support, and inspiration. Through personal stories and on-site interviews. the documentary film reveals the personal and professional benefits of female enrichment for the advancement of science. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ad hoc productions
