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The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on STEM faculty: Productivity and work-life balance

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  • Amanda Esquivel
  • Simona Marincean
  • Marilee Benore

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The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted STEM professionals in numerous ways, affecting research, teaching, publications, patents, and work-life balance. A survey was conducted to determine the changes approximately one year into the pandemic shutdown in USA. Results indicate that the quarantine, limitations, and restrictions led to decreased work productivity and increased stress, anxiety, and family obligations. There was a significant difference between male and female faculty experience with women reporting more child-care, schoolwork assistance, and care for elderly relatives.

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  • Amanda Esquivel & Simona Marincean & Marilee Benore, 2023. "The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on STEM faculty: Productivity and work-life balance," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(1), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0280581
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280581
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