019: Emily overcame doubts about her ability to be a scientist to ultimately be an amazing science communicator using her skills and passion to the fullest.

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Emily overcame doubts about her ability to be a scientist to ultimately be an amazing science communicator using her skills and passion to the fullest. Listen to her talk about her grad school experience and life as a freelance science communicator and educator.

Dr. Emily Grossman is a science communicator and teacher. She works with students and organizations to get and keep students interested in science, especially girls. This passion stems from her personal experiences and stories. You can find many examples of her work and learn much more about Emily at her website.

Biggest Struggle

Having to deal with the self-doubt that came with being one of the only women in the physics degree at her university.

Worst Moment

Realizing that she didn't love the research side of science but loved explaining science to others.

Best Moment

Realizing that she had a great love and passion for explaining science and was really great at it.

Mindful Minutes Segment

Habit: Looking after her body, soul, and spirit.
Book: (1) The Forty Rules of Love: A novel of Rumi by Elif Shafak (2) anything by Ian McEwan.
Productivity Tool: Taking time to be in nature and waiting until she is ready to really work on the task before starting it.
Best Advice: Whatever thy hand findith to do, do it with thy might.
Hobbies: Dancing, yoga, meditation, being in nature, traveling, and listening to live music.
Alternative PhD study: She would love to study psychology .

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