1 Women in the Scientific Areas in the Private Sector November 2002 Orna Berry, Ph.D. Gemini Israel Funds www.gemini.co.il
Jan 11, 2016
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Women in the Scientific Areas
in the Private Sector November 2002
Orna Berry, Ph.D.
Gemini Israel Funds
www.gemini.co.il
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Promoting Women in the Private Sector of the European Research Area
Orna Berry, Ph.D.
Gemini Israel Funds
With special thanks for much of the source to Ms. Helga Ebeling of the EU
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Relevance of Women in Industrial
Research WIR activity
To become more competitive, the EU needs more talent from which it will employ the top and the best to create its breakthrough technologies and competitive edge
For that the EU needs to better utilize women
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Lisbon Target
To make the European Union by 2010 the most competitive knowledge-based economy, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion.
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The Goal
Assist corporations in establishing productivity and competitive-edge targets using a broader pool of human resource
Development and retention of women at all levels in S&T organizations
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Source: MEN - DPD (French Ministry of Research, Mission for Equality in Science and Technology) Women in French Research, The White Paper (March 2002).
Differences by sex throughout the educational cycle
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Lycée Université (3ème cycle) etécole d'ingénieur
Diplômés : docteurs,doctorats et ingénieurs
Chercheurs du public etdes entreprises
%
1993 - hommes
1993 - femmes
2000 - hommes
2000 - femmes
The higher the level of scientific education, the smaller the proportion of women
Woman in Research in the private sector
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Distribution of researchers in the private sector
Where did male and female researchers work in the private sector in 1999
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2 000
4 000
6 000
8 000
10 000
12 000
Femmes
Hommes
Percentage of female researchers in the private sector in 1999
0%
20%
40%
60% Average proportion of women: 19%
Version 2
Source : MEN-MR-DPD
19% of researchers are women. This proportion ranges from 8% to 49% depending on the
branch of research.
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% of prize winners at the national contest for assistance in creating innovative technology firms
1999 2000 2001 TotalCreation & Dev. Prize winner 8 10 19 27
10% 7% 19% 9%
Emerging project prize winners 15 17 4 46
9% 11% 3% 10%
Total 23 27 23 73
9% 9% 10% 9%
In the national contest for assistance in creating innovative technology firms, the proportion of female award winners was 10%.
Only one business founder out of three is a woman.
Women create innovative companiesProjects incubated and firms created
Projects supported by the French Ministry of Research
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Personnel des projets incubés Dirigeants des entreprises créées
Hommes
Femmes83
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8119
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WIR – Women in Industrial Research
New EC-strategy to promote higher participation of women – Science & Society Action Plan No 26:
High level STRATA–ETAN expert group
Quantitative and qualitative study
Communication strategy
Start January 2002
Report, Recommendations & Action Plan - End 2002
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High level STRATA–ETAN expert group
17 Members –from different sectors: Countries Organizations Additional experts3 Meetings : January – May – September6 Subgroups Young scientists
EC-programsBest practicesTop WomenEntrepreneurs Communication
In total - more than 50 experts involved
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Rosanna D’AntonaHelga Rübsamen Waigmann
Ragnhild Sohlberg
Teresa ReesPierre Bismuth
Ellen de Brabander
Jenny Holmes
Maria Jepsen
Jaques LeclaireErika Mann
Jennifer Neumann
Carmen Vela
Orna Berry
Niels Christian Nielsen Guy Haemers
Darcy Winslow
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Priorities and Methodology of Groups
Young Scientists – motivation, recruiting, visioning futureGood Practices – Broad spectrum of activities – core of ERAEntrepreneurs – mobilising, patentsEC Programs – FP 6TOP Women – networking, professional organisationsCommunication – public awareness, mobilisation, implementation of Action Plan
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Data Collection & Analysis
Analysis of R&D and employment data
Case studies – analysis of good practices and firm level data
Questionnaire to collect firm level data
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Public Dialogue
WIR Website interactive & press activity www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/wir
Establish contacts to companies, employer (e.g. EIRMA, D 21), professional organizations (e.g. EARMA, VDI), trade unions, governments, EC (other DGs Entr, Educ, Emp, Infosys, EIB)
To disseminate results & stimulate initiatives
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D*49%
DK4%
EL1%
ES6%
F26%
A5%
P1%
FIN8%
Researchers in Industrial Research – based on 8 EC Member States
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DK4%
A5% ES
5% FIN7%
F25%
D*53%
P0%
EL1%
Men Researchers in Industrial Research in Europe
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P1%
EL2%
A3%
DK4% ES
8%
FIN10%
F35%
D*37%
Women Researchers in Industrial Research in Europe
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First ResultsProportion of women researchers is higher in public sector
In absolute figures more women researchers work in industry
High variation between areas of research – larger proportion in life sciences and chemistry
Number of women researchers in industry increases faster
Sources: WIS Database, White Paper: Women in French Research, 2002, Faktenbericht, Germany, 2002
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First Studies
The Scientist- reader responses: 42.5% prefer industry – 39.5% academia
Life science researchers like working in industry because of career development opportunities and financial rewards
In academia for creative freedom and stronger learning environment
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Source: The Scientist 15(8): 28, Apr. 16, 2001
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What is different? Key questions
To promote gender diversity is a business-goal for leading companies
Clear commitment of top management
Data collection, targets, evaluation & progress reports
Broad spectrum of measures: e.g. management diversity, bonuses, mentoring, flexi-time & work, balance work and private life
Recruitment of women is essential
How can companies be more attractive for women
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Be ready for actions
Establish contacts and links between industry, universities, school, professional organizations
Analysis and transparency
Awareness raising
Collect firm level data
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Please visit the WIR websitewww.europa.eu.int/comm/research/wir