Author Archives: Curiouser&Curiouser

How the heck are you guys doing it all?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Curiouser&Curiouser

I am tapped out. I know most people have a lot going on, from weddings and divorces to illnesses and multiple jobs, and I don’t feel like I’m coping the way you all are. My little family has been sick … Continue reading →

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Attending a conference with a toddler

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Curiouser&Curiouser

I just got back from my favorite conference. It’s always a great mixture of science, inspiration and networking. Oh and great food, the food is awesome. This was my first conference since I had my baby and my husband and … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

I defended 7 years ago this month…. and I’m still a Research Scientist 1.  I had hoped to be up for a promotion last year because I felt like I kicked butt all year. When I had my year end … Continue reading →

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#Me Too

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

Last Sunday night it started popping up on my Facebook feed… “Me too. If all the people who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote “Me too” as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of a Mother-of-a-5-month-old/Scientist in biotech

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

Oh my goodness it’s so hard to be a working mom!  I always respected working moms but it is so much harder than everyone else makes it look!  First off, leaving my little man at daycare was really hard at … Continue reading →

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Job Interview Questions

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

When I was first interviewing for jobs I got the question “what are your career goals?”  The question was something I had given a lot of thought to but I’d never actually transferred these ideas into an interview appropriate answer … Continue reading →

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I’m pregnant YAY!!! Now what?!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

Long time readers of this blog may know that my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for many years. Well, it finally worked!!! I’m now 31 weeks along and we are beyond excited. We had our babyshower the … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Curiouser&Curiouser

There is so much that I love about my career as a Research Scientist in BioTech. I love the creativity and intellectual stimulation, the teamwork and independence, the opportunity to apply expertise but always keep improving and learning, and I … Continue reading →

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Why I stopped faking it

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Curiouser&Curiouser

When I was in grad school I felt like I wasn’t good enough and at the same time that I deserved to have it all – perfect grades, grants, awards, fantastic publications, a great social life and a happy family. My … Continue reading →

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Some more thoughts on networking – my two cents

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Curiouser&Curiouser

It’s been five years since I received my PhD and I think I might be starting to enter a new phase in my career. For those of us without the imposed timelines of “K” and “R” awards career staging can … Continue reading →

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