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As a woman in a STEM field, having a mentor can be key to your success. How have you approached finding a mentor in your education or career? Karen Purcell
Kristin Lauter, principal researcher and head of the Cryptography Group at Microsoft Research and member of the Association of Women in Mathematics, recalls being a member of a research group that was in need of new leadership. “I wasn’t necessarily looking for an opportunity to lead this group,” she says, “although I had been wondering […]
Internships are a great way to experience the work environment and explore different options within your discipline of study. Internships provide fantastic on-the-job training and often lead to job offers after graduation. Many students find themselves stuck when it comes to finding and securing an internship. This is likely their first experience with applying […]
Video: M is for Math
The M in STEM stands for Math or Mathematics. Here are some ideas for career opportunities available to those with degrees in math. Check out this previous blog post for some additional ideas. Karen Purcell
In an earlier post I wrote about the problem with attrition among women in STEM fields. One of the ways to combat this trend is to find peer support in a formalized way, such as joining SWE or any of the countless organizations for your chosen field. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who have […]
Video: E is for Engineering
The E in STEM stands for Engineering. There are many career opportunities available to engineers. There are a wide variety of options for engineers having career choices from electrical to mechanical engineering, and everything in between! Check out this previous blog post for some more career ideas! Karen Purcell
I shared in a previous post some stats and facts about women in STEM studies and the workforce. Having female influence in STEM fields helps to achieve a more balanced state in terms of gender but it is not solely a benefit to the female gender. Attracting and retaining women in the fields that remain […]
STEM Spotlight: Kristin Lauter Talks About How to Deal with Work-Life Balance in a STEM Career
In our second post on work-life issues for women in STEM, we hear from Kristin Lauter on taking your work home in order to have it all. Kristin Lauter, principal researcher and head of the Cryptography Group at Microsoft Research and member of the Association of Women in Mathematics, is troubled by what she […]