The image of success not being a straight, upward arrow but a big, messy scribbled blob defines the career trajectory of the author perfectly. Her work has moved forward, pushed upward, and stretched further, but it has not been a smooth and easy path. In this article, an education consultant reflects on her career highs and lows as she shifts…

Dr. Frank Gresham provides his reflections on a long and productive career in providing support to children with significant challenges. Dr. Gresham also provides his thoughts on the future of the field.

This year, the author embarked on a tenure-track appointment as a chemistry professor. He considers himself very fortunate. As he advances into this next phase of his career, he has reflected on how he reached this point. The author's own experience leads him to believe that precious few first-generation students ultimately become chemistry…

Reflects on a previous article in this issue that demonstrated the use of log-linear analysis in research investigating categorical variables associated with the study of career development and transition for individuals with disabilities. Initial exposure to and motivation for pursuing the study and use of multivariate categorical data analysis…

The author started a conversation with friends that led to a conference program. They surveyed women faculty, department heads, and senior administrators and asked them how they would advise young professionals struggling with personal and professional balance. The author, along with Tony Cawthon, incorporated the work on balance into several…

Factors pertinent to females in American science and mathematics-related disciplines are examined, focusing on explanations for the poorer representation of females, their lower rank, and their seemingly poorer productivity once within the professions. Using a multidisciplinary approach, some of the usual explanations for their poorer showing are…

Evidence from the past 4 years confirms that private sector jobs are the best and first resort for welfare recipients seeking to enter the workforce and that the private sector can well absorb the entry of these new workers. The model of wage-based transitional employment may be a more effective means of helping hard-to-employ welfare recipients…