Why do only 4.6% of women start-up science-based businesses?
Are women less inclined to “sell their science” than men?
What does it take to be a woman research entrepreneur?
All of these questions will be answered on Thursday, November 5th from 12-1:15 pm by Dr. Laurel Smith-Doerr, Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston University.
Dr. Smith-Doerr will also present useful information regarding women involvement in R&D biotech companies and talk about the current job market and conditions for equity.
Pick up Dr. Smith-Doerr’s book for more info –
Women’s Work: Gender Equality vs. Hierarchy in the Life Sciences
And check out her website: http://people.bu.edu/ldoerr/
