A success story - told with the 20/20 vision of hindsight -- The nefarious nine, or The not-so-pretty truth about motherhood and academia -- Know thyself, Part I: on deciding to become an academic -- Know thyself, Part II: deciding whether to become a mother, how many children toh ave, and when to have them -- The last year of graduate school: heading for the job market and choosing the right institution -- On the tenure track, Part I: research and networking -- On the tenure track, Part II: teaching, service, and finding time for your family -- So you made it: the early years after tenure -- Coming up for full professor: your last promotion -- Appendix 1: Association of American Universities - members -- Appendix 2: The other perspective: words from our children.
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