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Women in the Scientific Areas in the Private Sector November 2002

Women in the Scientific Areas in the Private Sector November 2002. Orna Berry, Ph.D. Gemini Israel Funds www.gemini.co.il. Promoting Women in the Private Sector of the European Research Area Orna Berry, Ph.D. Gemini Israel Funds

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Women in the Scientific Areas in the Private Sector November 2002

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  1. Women in the Scientific Areasin the Private Sector November 2002 Orna Berry, Ph.D. Gemini Israel Funds www.gemini.co.il

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Woman in Research in the private sector Source: MEN - DPD (French Ministry of Research, Mission for Equality in Science and Technology) Women in French Research, The White Paper (March 2002). The higher the level of scientific education, the smaller the proportion of women

  7. Distribution of researchers in the private sector • 19% of researchers are women. • This proportion ranges from 8% to 49% depending on the branch of research. Source : MEN-MR-DPD Average proportion of women: 19% Version 2

  8. Women create innovative companies Only one business founder out of three is a woman. In the national contest for assistance in creating innovative technology firms, the proportion of female award winners was 10%.

  9. 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

  10. High level STRATA–ETAN expert group • 17 Members –from different sectors: Countries Organizations • Additional experts • 3 Meetings : January – May – September • 6 Subgroups Young scientists EC-programs Best practices Top Women Entrepreneurs Communication • In total - more than 50 experts involved

  11. Ellen de Brabander Jennifer Neumann Teresa Rees Pierre Bismuth Jenny Holmes Orna Berry Rosanna D’Antona Helga Rübsamen Waigmann Maria Jepsen Carmen Vela Darcy Winslow Jaques Leclaire Erika Mann Niels Christian Nielsen Ragnhild Sohlberg Guy Haemers

  12. Priorities and Methodology of Groups • Young Scientists – motivation, recruiting, visioning future • Good Practices – Broad spectrum of activities – core of ERA • Entrepreneurs – mobilising, patents • EC Programs – FP 6 • TOP Women – networking, professional organisations • Communication – public awareness, mobilisation, implementation of Action Plan

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Researchers in Industrial Research – based on 8 EC Member States

  16. Men Researchers in Industrial Research in Europe

  17. Women Researchers in Industrial Research in Europe

  18. First Results • Proportion 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

  19. 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

  20. Source: The Scientist 15(8): 28, Apr. 16, 2001

  21. 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

  22. Be ready for actions • Establish contacts and links between industry, universities, school, professional organizations • Analysis and transparency • Awareness raising • Collect firm level data

  23. Please visit the WIR website www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/wir

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