May 14, 20214 minAre We Friends or Do We Just Work Together?On one hand it would be nice to be friends with co-workers, but sometimes we have to ask ourselves, "how close is too close?"
Apr 30, 20213 minThe Non-Existent Correlation Between Your Style and Your IntelligenceThere is absolutely no correlation between how you dress and your intelligence, none at all...
Oct 9, 20203 minWhy Pursue a Graduate Degree..or Two? There are many different reasons to pursue a graduate degree; to be qualified for your dream job, to learn more about a field of interest...
Sep 29, 20203 minGrad School is a Marathon Not a Sprint: Maintaining Balance and Defining LimitsIn a marathon, there are times where runners have to sprint; to pass an opponent or make it up the steepest hill of the race.
Sep 29, 20202 min"Success is a Journey, not a Destination": How to Stay Motivated When a Finish Line isn't in SightSince beginning my PhD, I have been reminded that graduate school is a marathon, not a sprint. As this “race” is optimistically five...
Jul 28, 20202 minMy Experience with Imposter SyndromeHave you ever felt like you weren't enough? That despite your best efforts, success just wasn’t destined for you?
Jul 22, 20204 minWhat Does a 'Real Scientist' Look Like?We are so much more than just women who love science. We have our own likes and dislikes. Our hobbies and interests. Our own personalities..
Jul 1, 20203 minCareer vs Family or Both.....Being on your scientific journey with extra “Baggage”?I think all of us thought we knew what we got ourselves into when starting our academic journey towards being scientists, physicians...
Jun 29, 20203 minRomanticizing Toxic MasculinityNot only do young boys internalize toxic masculinity, but young girls also tend to romanticize toxic masculinity from a young age...
Mar 7, 20203 minAre You Really A Scientist??? Yes, Next QuestionIf I had five dollars for each time someone had a shocked or surprised look on their face when I told them what I do for a living...
Mar 7, 20204 minMy Supervisor's Experience With Colored Mascaras...my supervisor had never seen someone wearing red mascara before. I don’t blame him, that is not something you see every day...