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?"
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Quote of the week: "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do anything. Especially not yourself." - Mindy Kaling
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Apr 29, 20213 min read
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...
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
"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...
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Jul 28, 20202 min read
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, 20204 min read
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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Jun 30, 20203 min read
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 28, 20203 min read
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 6, 20203 min read
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 6, 20204 min read
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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