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WIBS met today to discuss work-life balance, a topic that was of great interest to many members. John Jaenike kicked off the meeting by presenting slides (link) on the challenges of academia, symptoms of imbalance and burn-out, tips for a balanced life, and UR policies and programs relating to work-life and especially work-family balance. We…

On Nov. 5th, WIBS met for the first time to discuss what topics would be of interest to the group. Members suggested a range of topics, from mentoring to inclusive lab environments to issues affecting parents and especially mothers. In particular, the topics of mental health, professional development, and work-life balance stood out, so we…