πŸŽ‰ Dear @netsci2023 participants, what an incredible experience! πŸŽ‰ We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing keynote, moderator, panelists, and all the attendees who made our "Parenthood in Academia" panel discussion a resounding success.
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πŸ‘ First, a massive thank you to our amazing keynote speaker @aaronclauset, for setting the tone with his thought-provoking insights & invaluable wisdom. Your findings illuminated the challenges faced by academic parents and the strategies to foster a supportive environment.
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🎀A special shout-out to our brilliant moderator @tiago, for skillfully guiding the discussion & ensuring that every voice was heard. Your moderation facilitated a rich exchange of ideas & experiences. Kudos to you for steering the conversation with grace & expertise!
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🌟 To our amazing panelists, @econ_mtr, @__Eun_wsarm, @martonkarsai & Rosa M. Benito, thank you for sharing your parenthood journeys & invaluable insights. Your honesty & resilience empower us all, and your tips will undoubtedly guide many navigating parenthood in academia.
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πŸ™ To every single participant who joined us. Your active engagement and thought-provoking questions made this discussion even more impactful. Together, we've taken a significant step towards creating a more inclusive & supportive academic environment for parents.
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πŸ™ A special thanks to our amazing sponsors who made childcare @netsci2023 on-site possible, providing a nurturing environment for kids free of charge! http://gradient0.com, http://AI4lifesciences.com, http://ah-initiative.at, @[email protected], @[email protected], @[email protected]
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Last but not least, a big thank you to the amazing organizers & all who contributed behind the scenesβ€”@[email protected], Alexandra Seppi, Bilal, @[email protected], @[email protected], @[email protected], @[email protected] & @lespin. We're grateful for your support in empowering #ParenthoodInAcademia!πŸ™
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πŸ’‘Take-home: #SupportNetworks are vital! Parent profs should rely on team members to maintain the research flow. Young scientists should empower reliance on colleagues & supervisors. #Academia should support parents w/ flexible work, leave, on-campus childcare & mentorship.
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πŸ“š Let's continue the conversation beyond this event. #Parenthood & #academia bring rewards and challenges. Let's uplift & support each other in our academic pursuits while embracing parenthood. Together, we can foster an environment where everyone thrives!
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If you attended the panel please give us your feedback to improve our future events! #NetSci2023 @netsci2023

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Feedback for Panel on Parenthood in Academia

Your opinion is important to us! Please, let us know what we did wrong, what we did great, and what we could have improved. These feedback will help us shape future panels better. Thank you very much!

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πŸ“Š Survey Results! Insights from 123 participants, 39 countries, from students to professors. Let's use these insights to foster an inclusive and supportive academic community! http://bit.ly/parenthood_survey2023_results
#ParenthoodInAcademia #phdlife #AcademicParent
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Parenthood In Acadeamia - Final Survey Report (July 8, 2023).pdf

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πŸ“’ If you want to be part of the organizers' team for future events on the topic of #ParenthoodInAcademia, we'd love to hear from you! 🀝 Reach out to us, and let's continue making a positive impact together.
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#UntilNextTime
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