Category Archives: happiness

A year of saying NO

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

I didn’t plan it that way, it just happened. I realized a couple months ago when I took on a few new things, that I had pointedly avoided taking on anything new or extra for over a year – since … Continue reading →

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I get it now: Reflections of a seasonal stay at home mom

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

I used to balk at the prospect of staying at home with my child. My mother in-law has frequently and less than gently suggested and touted the benefits of staying home with her own small children. “I’m a busy body,” … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in alternative career, biotech, confidence, dream job, early career scientist, female scientist, flexibility, happiness, industry, job search, no regrets, pause, resolution, strengths and weaknesses, women in science | Leave a comment

Schrodinger’s Gender

Posted on July 14, 2015 by

Today’s guest blogger is a PhD statistician, mother of two, and thirty-something transgender woman. She works in the medical device industry as an applied statistician, with specialization in the areas of experimental design, statistical process control, product reliability, and bad … Continue reading →

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No Regrets?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

My body ached, I missed them so much. After giving birth to my twin boys about four and a half years ago, I have never been away from them, not even for a single night. Sure, there were those crappy … Continue reading →

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