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SC112: Iris Wagstaff, PhD-- Starting Over in STEM to Influence Science Policy and STEM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Manage episode 299729969 series 1475443
It is never too late to start over. That's exactly the testimony of Dr. Iris Wagstaff. She is a chemist, educator, mentor, researcher and science policy advisor with extensive experience in STEM outreach and advocacy. She is also a thought leader and change agent in the broader STEM community.
After spending nearly 15 years in a successful industry career as a research chemist, she decided to leave that job and embarked upon a new path. She would go on to earn a PhD in Science Education, be named a AAAS Science Policy fellow and serve as a STEM Program Director in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Her inspirational and motivational story is one that all can benefit!
100 episodes
Manage episode 299729969 series 1475443
It is never too late to start over. That's exactly the testimony of Dr. Iris Wagstaff. She is a chemist, educator, mentor, researcher and science policy advisor with extensive experience in STEM outreach and advocacy. She is also a thought leader and change agent in the broader STEM community.
After spending nearly 15 years in a successful industry career as a research chemist, she decided to leave that job and embarked upon a new path. She would go on to earn a PhD in Science Education, be named a AAAS Science Policy fellow and serve as a STEM Program Director in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Her inspirational and motivational story is one that all can benefit!
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