Candid Conversations

Oct 9, 2020
3 min

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...

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Sep 29, 2020
3 min

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.

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Sep 29, 2020
2 min

"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 year...

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Jul 28, 2020
2 min

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?

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Jul 22, 2020
4 min

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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Jul 1, 2020
3 min

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...

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Jun 29, 2020
3 min

Romanticizing Toxic Masculinity

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

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Mar 7, 2020
3 min

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...

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Mar 7, 2020
4 min

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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