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Ladies, decenter men to live better lives and improve career
I recently saw and saved this Instagram post telling us ladies to decenter men and wanted to share that with you here on this blog as I think it is critical for every woman to read and internalize thoroughly. Couldn’t possibly put this better myself so I am just going to share the caption and…
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How to negotiate getting more paid time off at your new job
This question about how to negotiate more paid time off is super relevant to a lot of people. I saw this question on a forum and wanted to share my response on my blog here as well. The shortest summary is that you are in a position of power here. If you have a job…
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What to do when you feel hurt
When you feel hurt, it can be easy to keep feeling hurt. That is, continue to feel hurt. However, that does not help. Let your feelings be known when you feel hurt If a person or situation is involved in making you feel how you feel, it might be a good idea to let them…
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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…
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From particle astrophysics to a government career (Colloquium given at High Point University)
Talk abstract This talk will be broken into three parts spanning my graduate and professional career. I share some of the science I did as part of the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment to detect neutrinos interacting in the Antarctic ice while I was a graduate student. I will then discuss the transition to…
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How to PhD: Proven method for successful graduation with a doctorate
The proven method for successful graduation with a doctorate involves two additional steps than you might imagine. I have found there to be four total steps and share them with you here, quite simply. I daresay I would know as I did complete my Ph.D. successfully a little over two years ago. The four steps…
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Contracting to government: choosing your benefits like health insurance
Contracting to government is a transition others have done before me, and I am writing this blog for the benefit of those who might do it after me. This is my third week of transition from contracting to government. I have started my new job as Research Physicist and doing what I can to make…
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Why my new job is kind of like getting tenure in academia
I am excited about starting my new job and wanted to share with you why it is kind of like getting tenure in academia. As academics, we always think of academia as our natural habitat. We equate doing cutting edge research, teaching, collaborating, becoming professors… to making an impact. I was no different and dreamed…
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Barack Obama phone banking for Biden-Harris
Sharing this video of Barack Obama phone banking for Biden-Harris! You can do this. America, the time to act is NOW. Vote today! Any questions, let me know in the comments. Barack Obama phone banking for Biden-Harris @oindreebee Vote #votetiktok #voteblue2020 #votehimout #votebidenharris ♬ original sound – ✨ Small Creator ✨ America needs you! I…
