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Are 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?"

The Non-Existent Correlation Between Your Style and Your Intelligence

There is absolutely no correlation between how you dress and your intelligence, none at all...

Why 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...

Grad School is a Marathon Not a Sprint: Maintaining Balance and Defining Limits

In a marathon, there are times where runners have to sprint; to pass an opponent or make it up the steepest hill of the race.

"Success is a Journey, not a Destination": How to Stay Motivated When a Finish Line isn't in Sight

Since beginning my PhD, I have been reminded that graduate school is a marathon, not a sprint. As this “race” is optimistically five...

My Experience with Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you weren't enough? That despite your best efforts, success just wasn’t destined for you?

What 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..

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Career 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...

Romanticizing Toxic Masculinity

Not only do young boys internalize toxic masculinity, but young girls also tend to romanticize toxic masculinity from a young age...

Are You Really A Scientist??? Yes, Next Question

If 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...

My 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...

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