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

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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 […]

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In an earlier post I shared a list of programs that girls can get involved in to support their pursuits in STEM. Another powerful strategy to use is finding, keeping and relying on a mentor to guide you on your path. At an early age, if we feel like we aren’t getting the advice and […]

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