Topic 2: Launching A Successful Physics Career

The facts that there are few women in physics and their presence decreases at each higher level in the hierarchy are evidence that women physicists face challenges in launching and pursuing a successful physics career. In four parallel discussion groups led and recorded by the coauthors, about 80 of the conference participants discussed the issues involved, shared proven solutions, and brainstormed other possible strategies. This paper summarizes the results of the discussions, emphasizing useful advice for aspiring women physicists and those interested in facilitating their retention and advancement.