I was recently inspired to start writing my thoughts and feelings in
blog form after reading an article about the under-representation of women
in science.
The author encouraged women to speak up and start
speaking up early in graduate school while the world was not so
threatening yet. My goal for this spring semester is going to be to ask a
question at every seminar - I will gain respect as someone who has
intelligent things to say and will not be afraid to share them. The
author stressed that this practice will help the students' overall
career by building confidence and developing communication skills.
Another way to develop these important skills is through writing - and that is when I decided to start my own blog.
Here it goes.
