Month: December 2020
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How I almost missed my chance of going to Antarctica due to discouragement
So, some of you may know that I had the experience of a lifetime working in Antarctica. What I share in this post is that, actually, I almost never made it to the ice for a very stupid reason! I almost missed my chance of going to Antarctica for my science mission. I was put…
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From academia as an international student to the US Air Force – How it works
From academia as an international student to the US Air Force – How it works is what I cover in this post. Answering this question I got on LinkedIn: Thanks, Oindree for connecting. So, I see you came to the US for BS and now you are working for the Air Force. I worked in…
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From academia as an international student to the US Air Force – How it works
Addressing question I got on LinkedIn about how I ended up in the Air Force after starting out as an international student in the United States ❣️ I came to this country after high school and it has been a journey leading to this point now when I’m a civilian employee. Mostly not planned and…
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How to succeed as the only woman in your office (Women in STEM)
Women in STEM might have a difficult time making friends. Something I learned from being the only woman in a technical field (or subfield / immediate office) is that most of the people will actually not be your friend. The boys generally band together and they are each other’s friends. They will probably not be your…
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How to PhD in Canada: Interview with Earth and Planetary Sciences Doctoral Student
How to PhD in Canada has been recorded now through a Zoom call with an Earth and Planetary Sciences doctoral student, Gavin Tolometti! Gavin Tolometti is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. We recorded a podcast episode of this interview on How to PhD…
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How to PhD: Interview with Earth and Planetary Sciences PhD in Canada
This podcast episode is an interview with Gavin Tolometti who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Gavin is studying Lava Flows on Earth to understand Lava Flows on the Moon and Mars. Born in West London, Gavin’s family has been in the North…
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From particle astrophysics (academia) to a government career
Permanent careers in academia may be rare but it is extremely rewarding to help students. As I traverse a path from academia to consulting to the government, I strive to touch base with students through this blog and events like my recent colloquium given at High Point University. Even as I have transitioned away from…
