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Much discussion has occurred in recent years regarding the participation of women in behavior analysis. The purpose of this article is to share lessons learned as a female academician and impart helpful information to other, newer female university faculty members.
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Rehfeldt, R.A. Lessons from a Female Academician: Some Further Reflections on a Glass Ceiling. Behav Analysis Practice 11, 181–183 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-0218-z
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