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Appendix E-25: National Postdoctoral Association Written Testimony
Pages 260-264

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... The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) does not currently collect data on the postdoc population at the national level but has identified the following data collected by other groups related to this population:  In 2005, approximately 10 percent of postdocs who responded to the Sigma Xi Postdoc Survey (http://postdoc.sigmaxi.org/)
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From page 261...
... Statement of Inclusion The National Postdoctoral Association aims to advance the United States' research enterprise by maximizing the effectiveness of the research community and enhancing the quality of the postdoctoral experience for all participants. A diverse postdoctoral community has positive effects on research and teaching and enhances the work environment by offering broadened perspectives and encouraging critical thinking.
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From page 262...
... and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 52 The NPA ADVANCE project is supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No.
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From page 263...
... were:  Family concerns loom large for these women, primarily due to "dual-career" issues with their spouses or partners and secondarily due to children.  Finances were a major source of secondary concern, since family formation often created additional financial hardships that were hard to manage on a postdoc salary (e.g., childcare costs, mortgages, "supporting the family")
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From page 264...
... primary care-giver technical assistant supplements, and assertively market these opportunities.  Funding agencies and institutions should hold supervisors/principal investigators accountable for facilitating effective mentoring for postdocs, including recognizing the challenges faced by postdoc women of color in this regard, and provide the supervisors with the resources needed for effective mentoring to take place.
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