Priming the Pipeline: Understanding the Obstacles and Incentives for Considering an Academic Career
Publication information:
Zappert, Laraine T., Mary H. Rauner, and Patricia P. Jones. “Priming the Pipeline: Understanding the Obstacles and Incentives for Considering an Academic Career”. Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University, 2007.
Abstract
The goal of the Pipeline Project, part of the Stanford Campus Diversity Initiative funded by a grant from the James W. Irvine Foundation, is to analyze the factors that affect academic career choices, particularly of underrepresented minorities and women, with the goal of increasing faculty diversity.