"Women are underrepresented in most scientific disciplines, and recent efforts to address issues such as gender bias and work-life balance have yielded positive results. These efforts, however, have largely been focused on women that have already chosen to pursue careers in science--there is still significant room for improvement when it comes to inspiring the next generation of young women to consider scientific careers. The purpose of this book is simple: to reach out to young women, educate them about scientific careers, and encourage them to consider such a career for themselves. The autobiographical essays within, all written by prominent women in science, have many common themes--the excitement of exploration and discovery, survival tips and tricks--but the essayists themselves are a diverse group of individuals with unique personal histories and professional experiences."--From the back cover.