10. The Mental Well-Being of International Scientists

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Dedication vii
3. Contents ix
4. List of Illustrations xii
5. Acknowledgments xiii
6. Preface xv
7. Section 1. The case for tailored support for international scientists
8. Introduction: My Story 1
9. 1. The Critical Need for Specialized Career and Professional Development of International Scientists 9
10. Section II. Harnessing a creative mindset to move through the career maze
11. 2. Cultivating a Mindset for Lifelong Development 21
12. 3. Engineering Creative Strategies for Success 36
13. Section III. Charting a path with confidence, purpose, and support
14. 4. Strengths of International Scientists: Beyond Technical Skills 55
15. 5. Building Communities of Mentors and Champions 68
16. 6. Intentional and Nimble Professional Development 82
17. Section IV. Sum of choices, not constraints
18. 7. Employment-Based Immigration Pathways in the United States 99
19. 8. Job Search in the United States 117
20. 9. Global Careers for Scientists 140
21. Section V. Beyond a model minority: the humanity of international scientists
22. 10. The Mental Well-Being of International Scientists 157
23. 11. International Scientists Are Not a Monolith 168
24. Section VI. Supporting international scientists: it takes an ecosystem
25. 12. Mentoring International Scientists: Suggestions for Managers and Advisers 187
26. 13. Systemic Reforms to Retain Global Scientific Talent with Adriana Bankston, PhD 208
27. Afterword. The Paths We Travel: Celebrating International Scientists 221
28. Bibliography 223
29. Index 233