Have you ever wondered what your advisor struggled with as a graduate student? What they struggle with now? Growing up in science is a conversation series featuring personal narratives of becoming and being a scientist … At a typical Growing up in Science event, one faculty member shares their life story, with a focus on struggles, failures, doubts, detours, and weaknesses. Common topics include dealing with expectations, impostor syndrome, procrastination, luck, rejection, conflicts with advisors, and work- life balance, but these topics are always embedded in the speaker’s broader narrative.
from NYU Growing up in science website Background section
Growing up in science is a global conversational story sharing series about the hidden challenges and insights during their journey to one’s career.
WiSTEM is featuring women scientists within Washu community to share their stories.
If you’d like to be included in WiSTEM email list for this series or have a recommendation for a speaker, please email wistem@wustl.edu or Jiaxin Cindy Tu
2022-2023 Schedule
- Follow hyperlinks to read about their official and unofficial stories
Dr. Jennifer Philips
May 10th, 2023, 4:00PM – 5:00PM
FLTC 201
Dr. Helen McNeill
April 12th, 2023, 5:00PM – 6:00PM
FLTC 201
Dr. Sharon Cresci
March 9, 2023, 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Couch Building 4001B
Dr. Nichole Mercier
October 27th, 2022, 4:00PM-5:00PM
Couch Building 4001B